Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Trunk Chest
Item Details
This is a beautiful hand carved Chinese camphor wood chest trunk with glass top. The exterior wood is Rosewood while the interior wood is camphor, an imported wood native to southeast Asia. Camphor wood qualities include the natural ability to repel moths and wood boring insects, making the chest a perfect place to store blankets and clothes. Elaborate Chinese carvings are presented on all four exterior sides of this chest in addition to the glass covered lid. Each of the carvings depicts a different scene. Brass arrow shaped trims hold the glass top in place and coordinate with the brass front two button latch attached to a split metal plate. The interior is spacious. Two wood strips attached to the front and back sides of the chest enable a small wood *open’ drawer to slide from side to side. This chest is, most likely, circa 1960’s.
Condition
This chest is in very good condition. The front interior wood strip which enables the top interior open drawer to slide needs to be reattached. However, it is still in one piece.
Dimensions
The interior wood open drawer measures 13" W x 17" L x 2" D.
Item #
13CIN180-003
