Dark Green Leather Camphor Trunk - Early 19th Century Origin - Sri Lanka shown seated in an armchair

shown seated in an armchair covered with a textile embroidered with dragons

) Total Height ‚¬€œ 287cm Internal Dimensions:

This clever construction not only lends the piece its distinctive appearance but also reflects the practical

shop or veranda

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Dark Green Leather Camphor Trunk - Early 19th Century Origin - Sri Lanka shown seated in an armchairThis very decorative painted leather on camphor wood trunk dates from the early part of the 19th century. As was usual for the period, the leather is stained dark green, almost black and edged and studded with brass. It was made for the English & American export market in Canton, China and the design is classical Georgian in style with studded swag, typical of the period. Camphor wood was used as a natural moth repellent to protect clothing. It is