Aubergine Leather Trunks From Jiangxi - 19th Century Size:Medium 19 x 1 x 25

19 x 1 x 25 (wxdxh cms)

This striking tall Naga food bowl from Nagaland in North East India is a beautifully proportioned example of traditional tribal craftsmanship

A particularly interesting detail is the origami crane detailing decorating the base of the cabinet and the geometric patterns on the insides of each door

offering a fascinating glimpse into the bench's history

Sometimes they have lost their tails

Aubergine Leather Trunks From Jiangxi - 19th Century Size:Medium 19 x 1 x 25These three Chinese leather covered trunks were originally made for the storage and transport of clothing and valuables, travelling through merchant networks that linked Jiangxi workshops with the commercial districts of Guangzhou. One trunk (medium) retains its original brass hardware and is stamped with a merchant stamp; Gong He Tai. The stamp reads: Our old shop is located on Yang Street in Jiangxi, facing south, distributing goods. Gong He Tai