Lot Essay
Quantities of decorated trunks were exported from China in 19th Century. See Carl Crossman, The China Trade, Antique Collector's 2004, page 245, plate 94.
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MID 19TH CENTURY
Details
A CHINESE-EXPORT RED LEATHER TRUNK
MID 19TH CENTURY
The brass studded sides painted with trailing flowers, the camphorwood lined interior with faded paper label
12¾ in. (32.5 cm.) high; 29¾ in. (75.5 cm.) wide; 15½ in. (39.5 cm.) deep
MID 19TH CENTURY
The brass studded sides painted with trailing flowers, the camphorwood lined interior with faded paper label
12¾ in. (32.5 cm.) high; 29¾ in. (75.5 cm.) wide; 15½ in. (39.5 cm.) deep
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