Carved Camphor Wood Chest Chinese Export historical biography Lincluden College and numerous other

Lincluden College and numerous other important sites

which have been professionally spliced onto the chair at a later date

originally made for practical domestic use

especially the arms and seat

cooper-made for hard daily use

Carved Camphor Wood Chest Chinese Export historical biography Lincluden College and numerous otherA mid 20th century carved camphor wood chest, of typical Chinese export type. Heavily decorated throughout with carved panels depicting pagodas, figures and landscape scenes, with further dragon carving to the sides. The lid and front both feature deep relief carving, with geometric border detail. Fitted with a brass lock plate to the front. Raised on block feet, giving it a bit more presence than the flatter examples. Well made and solid, with good