Hand carved Chinese Camphor and Teak Wooden chest
Circa 1850’s to late 1800’s Hand carved Chinese Camphor and Teak Wooden Chest. Landscape/River design. Fabulous decorative Teak Inlay and Detailed Brass hardware. The bracket legs add to the magic of this stunning chest. This chest would have originally been used to transport tea, porcelain, and silks from China to Europe. Prior to their use in sea trade, camphor chests were used in Chinese households as storage units for objects such as blankets and linens. The wood would’ve acted as an insect