Aubergine Leather Trunks From Jiangxi - 19th Century Period - 17th Century Cast in brass and retaining

Cast in brass and retaining its original internal clapper

This carved mirror is made from old reclaimed wood taken from grand houses in Gujarat which have fallen into disrepair

This ensured subtle variations and character in each piece

This carved teak chariot panel depicting Lord Rama is from an old temple chariot from Tamil Nadu in South India

28 x 30 x 35 (wxdxh cms)

Aubergine Leather Trunks From Jiangxi - 19th Century Period - 17th Century Cast in brass and retainingThese three Chinese leather covered trunks were originally made for the storage and transport of clothing and valuables, travelling through merchant networks that linked Jiangxi workshops with the commercial districts of Guangzhou. One trunk (medium) retains its original brass hardware and is stamped with a merchant stamp; Gong He Tai. The stamp reads: Our old shop is located on Yang Street in Jiangxi, facing south, distributing goods. Gong He Tai