Chinese Burr Camphor Chest From Tianjin - 19th Century Wool Executed in rich black lacquer

Executed in rich black lacquer with intricate gilded decoration

13 x 13 x 32 (wxdxh cms)

Tibetan wool rug was used as saddle rug for a pony but would make a pretty hearth rug in a small cottage

'Sarota' came in many shapes and sizes

Both a cultural artefact and a visually engaging piece

Chinese Burr Camphor Chest From Tianjin - 19th Century Wool Executed in rich black lacquerThis excellent example of a traditional Chinese camphor trunk is made using burr camphor wood. Camphor trunks were usually made in pairs, one each for husband & wife. They were used to store clothing. This simple design is pure Ming dynasty in style. This piece is Qing dynasty (1644 1912) and dates to the 19th century. Constructed from high quality burr elm, this piece boasts a beautiful grain structure. Camphor wood is moth & insect repellent and