Columbus, GA
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A fabulous late 19th century, handmade Tibetian trunk covered with hand painted leather and metal accents. This beautiful Chinoiserie trunk …
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A fabulous late 19th century, handmade Tibetian trunk covered with hand painted leather and metal accents. This beautiful Chinoiserie trunk can be used as an accent table or coffee table for your living room.
This wood chest is covered with stretched leather that is painted with a gorgeous central lozenge scene depicting a man and a woman. The background is vibrant red with geometric designs in blue, green, and gold. The border has stylized floral accents. The chest has arrow shaped forged metal strapping bands around the edge and ornate decorative corner pieces. There is a decorative latch plate with a metal clasp. Cracking leather, wear and patina developed with time add charm to this century old trunk.
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- Dimensions
- 30.5ʺW × 15.75ʺD × 17.25ʺH
- Styles
- Chinoiserie
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Gold
- Leather
- Paint
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Oxblood Red
- Condition Notes
- The back leather is unpainted and has discoloration and missing pieces. The sides appear to once have had leather covering … moreThe back leather is unpainted and has discoloration and missing pieces. The sides appear to once have had leather covering but it is almost entirely gone. The piece is in as found condition. I have not attempted to do any restoration other than dusting. less
Columbus, GA
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