Red Lacquer Camphor Chinese Military Chest - 18th Century Planters softly crackled ivory neck

softly crackled ivory neck

original iron latch

Soft pile velvet with gold lining Fittings available for ceiling pendant or lamps

Dimensions: W18 x D7 x H31 cm

calming colours of spring

Red Lacquer Camphor Chinese Military Chest - 18th Century Planters softly crackled ivory neckWe'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