Camphor Chest From Tianjin - Ca 1900 Screen a technique that developed during

a technique that developed during the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) before reaching its finest expression in Jingdezhen during the Ming Dynasty

The cage can be displayed either free standing or suspended from the iron hook at the top

adding both visual interest and practical function

5 x 52 x 84 (wxdxh cms)

This magnificent mirror

Camphor Chest From Tianjin - Ca 1900 Screen a technique that developed duringChinese traditional antique camphor trunks were typically produced in sets and were uncarved, one made for the husband and other other for the wife. This Chinese camphor chest is from Tianjin and dates to circa 1900. Chinese camphor trunks were traditionally utilized for storing clothing. They were made from camphor wood, a natural deterrent against moths and insects and therefore safeguarded clothes and silk garments. Additionally, the wood emits a