Pair Of Black Lacquer Camphor Chests - 19th Century Material - Kair Wood history and artistic skills which

history and artistic skills which otherwise might be lost to time

The twin bowls allowed different spices or ingredients to be kept close at hand while cooking

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

This amulet comes with a modern snake chain

Pair Of Black Lacquer Camphor Chests - 19th Century Material - Kair Wood history and artistic skills whichThis 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