Elmgarden has dated this piece to the 1920s.
However the main reason for using camphor wood is its fragrance it smells a bit like Eucalyptus and this most attractive of smells repels moths hence its common use in the best quality Blanket Boxes
The carvings are mainly of Ships and Peacocks with bamboo and lotus flowers, the chest is carved on every side, the handles are also carved into the sides, it stands on bracket style feet and has a large brass clasp on the front
The Chest is in good clean condition, it is 41” long x 24” high and 20” deep
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Elmgarden has dated this piece to the 1920s.
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Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
