Solid Oriental Chinese Camphor Chest Box

Solid Oriental Chinese Camphor Chest Box

Good for decor display.

Tall piece, insect repellant , fresh scent.

Solid and heavy.

Size

H 22″

L 40″

W 20″

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RM 2500

Woman saw the beauty of the chests and displayed them in living rooms. They were made from camphor wood, a natural repellent against moths and wood boring insects. Camphor also has a wonderful, fresh scent. Brass brackets usually adorned the corners of the chests and the chest’s clasp was also usually of brass.

Prior to the sea trade, Chinese families used camphor chests to store everything from blankets, clothes and linen to food and personal papers. Chests were often stacked one on top of the other to save space. Sometimes the chests were made of plain, solid camphor wood but, more often, ornate Chinese carvings of dragons, ships, people and animals decorated the chests.