Chinese Burr Camphor Chest From Tianjin - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten adding movement and a ceremonial

adding movement and a ceremonial quality to the piece

it reflects Rajasthan’s enduring tradition of astrological manuscript painting

and selfishness

The top also detaches for easy shipping

All our mirrors are made from either reclaimed wood recused from demolished buildings or sustainable mango wood

Chinese Burr Camphor Chest From Tianjin - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten adding movement and a ceremonialThis excellent example of a traditional Chinese camphor trunk is made using burr camphor wood. Camphor trunks were usually made in pairs, one each for husband & wife. They were used to store clothing. This simple design is pure Ming dynasty in style. This piece is Qing dynasty (1644 1912) and dates to the 19th century. Constructed from high quality burr elm, this piece boasts a beautiful grain structure. Camphor wood is moth & insect repellent and