Chinese Camphor Trunk from Tianjin - Ca 1900 Origin - Japan Made of high-quality white metal

Made of high-quality white metal

'Dong' means East - 'Bei' means North - the region of their origin

it drops to -20 degrees celsius in northern China

They were used for storage of wealth vases

Condition: Good antique condition with expected wear

Chinese Camphor Trunk from Tianjin - Ca 1900 Origin - Japan Made of high-quality white metalChinese traditional antique camphor trunks were typically produced in sets and were uncarved, one made for the husband and other other for the wife. This Chinese camphor chest is from Tianjin and dates to circa 1900. Chinese camphor trunks were traditionally utilized for storing clothing. They were made from camphor wood, a natural deterrent against moths and insects and therefore safeguarded clothes and silk garments. Additionally, the wood emits a