Exceptionally Large Camphor Trunk From Hebei - Early 19th Century Style - Tea Caddy sculptural form and rich historic

sculptural form and rich historic character make it an appealing addition to a desk

One of a pair - priced seperately

These were used in a similar way to altar tables and usually a family ancestor portrait would be hung above

mounted on custom iron stand

Exceptionally Large Camphor Trunk From Hebei - Early 19th Century Style - Tea Caddy sculptural form and rich historicThis is a fabulously large antique Chinese camphor trunk from the early 19th century. This original piece is carved from large planks of camphor wood and has its original brass hardware. It is from Hebei province in Northern China, either Beijing or Tianjin city. Camphor (Zhngm ( changmu) was the preferred wood of the wealthy, the smell of camphor discouraged moths and other insects making these chests perfect for storage of silks, bedding and