Chinese Carved Camphor Chest Luggage Trunk Antique

Name: Chinese Carved Camphor Chest Luggage Trunk Antique
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA827817
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Canonbury Antiques

Description

Hand carved Chinese camphor chest or box

Very intricately carved details on all surfaces

Would make for a great decorative piece or even as a coffee table

In the 18th and 19th century, chests made from naturally fragrant camphor wood were primarily used to transport tea, porcelain, and silks from China to Europe

Prior to their use in sea trade, camphor chests were used in Chinese households as storage units for objects such as blankets and linens.

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Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

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Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

40 (101) x 20 (51) x 24 (60)

FH

Physical Dimensions

Height

60cm (23.62")

Width

101cm (39.76")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA827817

Description

Hand carved Chinese camphor chest or box

Very intricately carved details on all surfaces

Would make for a great decorative piece or even as a coffee table

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In the 18th and 19th century, chests made from naturally fragrant camphor wood were primarily used to transport tea, porcelain, and silks from China to Europe.

Canonbury Antiques