Chinese Export Metal Trunk With Red Leather Finishing

Description

Acquired by my father, US diplomat Alfred Wells, when he was stationed in Burma in the early 1950s. This trunk … more Acquired by my father, US diplomat Alfred Wells, when he was stationed in Burma in the early 1950s. This trunk is made of Chinese export metal and has bound red leather mounted on it. On the sides, it is decorated with raised gilt figures of people fishing. It has lifting handles on both sides. Made in the first half of the 19th century.

This trunk has been with our family since my father acquired it in Burma, although the origin is Chinese. less