Red Lacquer Camphor Chest From Canton - 18th Century Large Mirrors tiger-head spout

tiger-head spout

They are carved from teak with blacksmith forged iron fittings

ink and colour on paper

resting and social gatherings

and patina consistent with age and use

Red Lacquer Camphor Chest From Canton - 18th Century Large Mirrors tiger-head spoutWe'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