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c1880 Chinese Red Painted Leather Trunk w/ Bronze & Applied Decor

Description
Classically red painted leather Chinese chest or trunk, likely a pigskin that was made for export at the end of the 19th century. Lay-on applied Chinese decor to three sides with bronze closure and side handles. Trunk opens at top with interior of unpainted varnished pigskin. Later re-painting with some paint over metal closure and cracks at four top corners. Black-painted wood stand with step feet and groove supports for trunk.

Origin:	China
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	wood, leather
Condition:	Good. normal wear w/breaks at four corners
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	514209