Price
?
Category
Asian Art
Medium
Wood
Distinguishing marks
Much carving of men in arms and a battle.
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
I don't know when it was made.
Size and dimensions of this item
20 inches wide by 39 inches in length. It stands 23 inches high from the floor with the feet. The feet are 3 inches and the measurement of the chest without the feet is 20 inches.
Weight
I guess about 60 pounds.
Long Description
This was in the family for many years, and I believe it was purchased in Ā Hong Kong about 1940 It is intricately carved on all sides. It is lined with camphor wood by the smell. There is a tray in the top inside of the chest.
History
I need someone to tell me if this was an antique purchased in the 1940's or was it made in the 20th century for consumers.
Price Paid (If known)
N/a
For Sale?
No
Re: Chinese or Japanese carved storage chest
I may know the purchease was in Hong Kong but is it Japanese or Chinese?
Re: Chinese or Japanese carved storage chest
These are nearly always Chinese, comparableĀ pieces are still in production. Most like this one postdate the 1930's