Blanket chest - Travel trunk
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A Chinese camphorwood blanket chest, carved with narrative scenes, dating to the 20th century and measuring 62 × 110 × 50 cm.
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Chinese chest made of carved camphor wood, 20th century.
Rectangular Chinese chest in camphor wood, entirely decorated with relief carving on different planes. The lid and the front panel feature narrative scenes with numerous figures, dignitaries, attendants, traditional architecture, trees, rocks and floral motifs. The angle braces are ornamented with figures in relief, vegetal elements and stylized landscapes.
The front panel is dominated by a ceremonial scene, possibly depicting a procession or the transport of a person of high status on a palanquin. The composition is framed by larger figures, flowers and vegetal scrolls. The lid is hinged by metal hinges, front lock with a cut brass mirror and a wide interior, with no apparent compartments. It rests on four short, carved feet of a zoomorphic inspiration.
- Origin: China
- Probable period: second quarter or mid-20th century, approximately 1930–1960
- Style: export Chinese furniture
- Materials: carved camphor wood; brass hardware
- Dimensions: 62 × 110 × 50 cm
Overall good condition, with wear consistent with age and use.
Chinese chest made of carved camphor wood, 20th century.
Rectangular Chinese chest in camphor wood, entirely decorated with relief carving on different planes. The lid and the front panel feature narrative scenes with numerous figures, dignitaries, attendants, traditional architecture, trees, rocks and floral motifs. The angle braces are ornamented with figures in relief, vegetal elements and stylized landscapes.
The front panel is dominated by a ceremonial scene, possibly depicting a procession or the transport of a person of high status on a palanquin. The composition is framed by larger figures, flowers and vegetal scrolls. The lid is hinged by metal hinges, front lock with a cut brass mirror and a wide interior, with no apparent compartments. It rests on four short, carved feet of a zoomorphic inspiration.
- Origin: China
- Probable period: second quarter or mid-20th century, approximately 1930–1960
- Style: export Chinese furniture
- Materials: carved camphor wood; brass hardware
- Dimensions: 62 × 110 × 50 cm
Overall good condition, with wear consistent with age and use.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Blanket chest
Number of objects
1
Colour
Brown
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Height
62 cm
Width
110 cm
Depth
50 cm
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