vintage chinese camphorwood trunk coffer c1950

This is a stunning Vintage Chinese camphorwood trunk, circa 1950 in date. There is no mistaking its unique quality and design and it will soon become the centrepiece of your furniture collection. This lovely trunk will instantly enhance the style of one special room in your home. It is sure to receive the maximum amount of attention wherever it is placed.Elaborately detailed, the trunk has been crafted from camphorwood and features exquisite soapstone carved relief decoration showing scenes typical of Chinese life in the past. A lot of intricate detailing has gone into the creation of this beautiful trunk, note the wonderful floral decoration which has been accomplished by hand carving the camphor wood.Camphorwood was used in the manufacture of travelling trunks as the wonderful scent given off by the wood discouraged insects, and kept them away.MeasurementsThe commode is 58 cm high, 102 cm wide and 56 cm deep.ConditionThis gorgeous Vintage trunk is in extremely good condition and has been well cared for and recently restored. Please see photographs to confirm condition.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: T784PRHX

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