Red Lacquer Camphor Chinese Chest - 18th Century Large Mirrors They are known as belen

They are known as belen in Hindi

Shekhawati architecture is often made from teak however this is made using roheda

upper and lower storage compartments

With 4 doors and a central shelf this pair of antique cabinets provides excellent storage

Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and surface paint loss consistent with use

Red Lacquer Camphor Chinese Chest - 18th Century Large Mirrors They are known as belenWe've only seen a handful of pieces like this in our 45 years of traveling Asia. Chests of this style are true transnational treasures that transcend borders and are barely documented. These red lacquer chests were made in Canton, China in the 18th century for the Anglo Indian market and were used on East Indiaman trading ships plying the routes between China, India & Britain. They are the precursors to the more famous red leather camphor chests of