Red Lacquer Camphor Chinese Chest - 18th Century Large Mirrors Good quality lacquer pots are

Good quality lacquer pots are becoming increasingly difficult to find

Dowry chests from Saurashtra and the surrounding area are also known as 'majus'

emphasises function while maintaining a balanced and timeless silhouette

With 4 doors and a central shelf this pair of antique cabinets provides excellent storage

Red Lacquer Camphor Chinese Chest - 18th Century Large Mirrors Good quality lacquer pots areWe'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