Painted Red Leather Camphor Trunk - Early 19thC Cotton This example features three slender

This example features three slender arched openings divided by delicately carved columns

wrapped as a cosy scarf or styled as an elegant evening accessory

5 cmsApprox 36 g

124 x 57 x 47 cm

The forged iron fittings include hand-riveted corner plates and a prominent circular lock plate featuring a mokko-gata (quatrefoil) floral medallion — a stylised motif associated with protection

Painted Red Leather Camphor Trunk - Early 19thC Cotton This example features three slenderThis very decorative leather covered camphor wood trunk dates from the early part of the 19th century. This style of painted red leather chest was made in Canton for the French export market. This is further illustrated by the French list found inside the lid. Red was a far less commonly used colour. Black or dark green leather trunks were considerably more common. There has been damage to the back panel which has been sympathetically repaired. This