Red Leather Parcel Gilt Trunk from Shanghai - Late 19th Century Wool hallway statement pieces or playful

hallway statement pieces or playful additions to a living space

also known as a 'damchiya' is from Kutch

these glazes are created using carefully balanced iron and copper oxides

Both a cultural artefact and a visually engaging piece

Red Leather Parcel Gilt Trunk from Shanghai - Late 19th Century Wool hallway statement pieces or playfulThis Chinese red leather trunk dates to the end of the Qing dynasty (1644 1911). Chinese leather trunks have been used for many hundreds of years with the classic style changing very little. This parcel gilt work style appeared at the end of the 19th century. These chests were made for traveling and storage of clothing they are robust and work well in a contemporary western space as a coffee table, or for storage. This charming leather trunk is in