Painted Red Leather Camphor Trunk - Early 19thC Cotton 5 x 13 (wxdxh cms)

5 x 13 (wxdxh cms)

36 x 36 x 75 cms ( w x d x h)

This example features three slender arched openings divided by delicately carved columns

a central kalasha-inspired motif sits among scrolling floral designs

elm trees rarely grow to this size

Painted Red Leather Camphor Trunk - Early 19thC Cotton 5 x 13 (wxdxh cms)This very decorative leather covered camphor wood trunk dates from the early part of the 19th century. This style of painted red leather chest was made in Canton for the French export market. This is further illustrated by the French list found inside the lid. Red was a far less commonly used colour. Black or dark green leather trunks were considerably more common. There has been damage to the back panel which has been sympathetically repaired. This