Red Lacquer Camphor Chest From Canton - 18th Century Large Mirrors They are carved from teak

They are carved from teak with blacksmith forged iron fittings

for burning incense and making offerings to the ancestors

complementing both traditional and contemporary interiors while bringing a sense of quiet character and history to a space

Large 30 x 30 x 2 cm

Red Lacquer Camphor Chest From Canton - 18th Century Large Mirrors They are carved from teakWe'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