Chinese Burr Camphor Chest From Tianjin - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten "Street Parade of the Gods"

"Street Parade of the Gods" at the Museum Rietberg in Zurich in July 2012

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Serpents are powerful symbols in Hindu cosmology and are often associated with protection

131 x 131 x 45 (wxdxh cms)

making this window 18th century or earlier

Chinese Burr Camphor Chest From Tianjin - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten "Street Parade of the Gods"This excellent example of a traditional Chinese camphor trunk is made using burr camphor wood. Camphor trunks were usually made in pairs, one each for husband & wife. They were used to store clothing. This simple design is pure Ming dynasty in style. This piece is Qing dynasty (1644 1912) and dates to the 19th century. Constructed from high quality burr elm, this piece boasts a beautiful grain structure. Camphor wood is moth & insect repellent and