Red Lacquer Camphor Chinese Chest - 18th Century Serveware foliage and classical motifs

foliage and classical motifs

The stool shows signs of age consistent with its history

The detailed carving is original and a lovely callback to the styles developing in Europe

Rajasthan it is supplied with strong hangers for wall mounting

The doors feature intricate artwork of scholarly objects

Red Lacquer Camphor Chinese Chest - 18th Century Serveware foliage and classical motifsWe've only seen a handful of pieces like this in our 45 years of traveling Asia. Chests of this style are true transnational treasures that transcend borders and are barely documented. These red lacquer chests were made in Canton, China in the 18th century for the Anglo Indian market and were used on East Indiaman trading ships plying the routes between China, India & Britain. They are the precursors to the more famous red leather camphor chests of