Chinese Red Lacquer Pig Skin Trunk
Chinese Red Lacquer Pig Skin Trunk
$1,100.00
Chinese red lacquer pig skin trunk, the interior is lined with sea blue fabric. Inside the top there is an applied calligraphy tablet. The brass lock hinges on the front are engraved with calligraphy on the right hand locking hasp. The carrying handles are cast brass with a protective ball button. The top and bottom of the pig skin is stitched and sealed with thread. The right hand side of the top has two applied cast markings. Wear is comensurate with age.
PLACE OF ORIGIN
China
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
1870
PERIOD
1870-1879
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
Lacquered Animal Skin, Brass
CONDITION
GoodSee Condition Descriptions
WEAR
Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS
H 9 in. x W 34.5 in. x D 23.25 in.H 22.86 cm x W 87.63 cm x D 59.06 cm
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