A Leather Traveling Case

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Van Nie Antiquairs
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Description
A Chinese Export leather covered camphorwood trunk, brass bound, studded and painted with poloychrome leaf and flower.
The sides with handles. These kind of cases were made in China for the Western (Dutch) market and are sometimes mounted with the initials of the former owner. This one is very rare because of his red color and flowerdecoration.
The timber of campherwood is soft and spongy with a grey colour and a strong smell.
Origin and period
China
Name
A Leather Traveling Case
Categories
Furniture Case Pieces & Storage Other Case Pieces
Periods
18th Century Antique Around 1800
Materials
Camphorwood, copper and leather
Measurements
Height: 33 cm, Width: 77 cm, Depth: 40 cm
Reference
VNAA181291

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