Camphor Keepsake Box From Tianjin - 19th Century Material - Chicken Wing Wood This piece is finished with

This piece is finished with hanji

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As a complete architectural element

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Camphor Keepsake Box From Tianjin - 19th Century Material - Chicken Wing Wood This piece is finished withTraditional Chinese camphor boxes were typically produced in sets and were uncarved. It was not until they began producing for the Western market that camphor chests became featured exuberant carving. This Chinese camphor box is from Tianjin and dates to the 19th century. Although larger Chinese camphor trunks were traditionally used for storing clothing, these smaller boxes would have stored valuable smaller items and this one has a tray to separate