Pair Of Black Lacquer Camphor Chests - 19th Century Material - Kair Wood 26 x 7 x 21

26 x 7 x 21 (wxdxh cms)

symbolising devotion

These intriguing female puppets are from the Santal tribal group

The flat side would be used for breads and the reverse with the raised sides for other foods

Pair Of Black Lacquer Camphor Chests - 19th Century Material - Kair Wood 26 x 7 x 21This pair of antique Chinese black lacquer chests date to the 19th century (1850 1900) and are from Shanxi. They are constructed from black lacquered camphor wood which is naturally bug repellent indicating these chests would have been used for storing clothes, bedding and fabrics. This style is rare and relatively unique with removable stands which would have been tied to the chests using leather or cloth strapping. These chests have a sophisticated