Description

Mid C19th Chinese export brass-bound leather-covered camphor trunk or coaching chest .
The brass-bound leather and camphor trunk with carrying handles to the ends , decorative domed-studs and colourful hand-painted trailing floral decoration. The brass-hinged lid with a loop handle , opening to reveal the camphor wood interior. The front having a shaped and engraved escutcheon plate . The choice of scented camphor being to serve as an insect repellent to protect the contents.
The brass fittings and binding having achieved a desirable aged �bronzed� colour and patina. The leather of a dark green aged hue .
In excellent original condition with only minimal losses to studded decoration . Wear to surface commensurate with age , use and purpose.
*Trunks of this type in varying scale , were produced in the Canton region of China for export to the West . For a similar example see �The Decorative Arts of the China Trade� Carl L. Crossman colour plate 94 .
H 10�
W 25�
D 12�
China c.1850
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