Camphor Keepsake Box From Tianjin - 19th Century Material - Chicken Wing Wood Traditional hoof legs

Traditional hoof legs

This Chinese flower stand dates from the 19th century and is made from red elm (zelkova)

This holy water pot has been dutifully hand etched with floral motifs and geometric patterns

Floral sprays and curling stems are painted with a relaxed

As a complete architectural element

Camphor Keepsake Box From Tianjin - 19th Century Material - Chicken Wing Wood Traditional hoof legsTraditional Chinese camphor boxes were typically produced in sets and were uncarved. It was not until they began producing for the Western market that camphor chests became featured exuberant carving. This Chinese camphor box is from Tianjin and dates to the 19th century. Although larger Chinese camphor trunks were traditionally used for storing clothing, these smaller boxes would have stored valuable smaller items and this one has a tray to separate