Red Leather Trunk From Shanghai - 19th Century Material - Catalpa Wood Temples dedicated to Ardhanarishvara are

Temples dedicated to Ardhanarishvara are rare and exclusively found in Tamil Nadu

It is lined with modern orange silk

Dark Green Marble -  1pc available

This style is classically from the Tianjin area and is constructed from catalpa wood finished with an old burgundy lacquer

Red Leather Trunk From Shanghai - 19th Century Material - Catalpa Wood Temples dedicated to Ardhanarishvara areLeather Trunks have been used for many hundreds of years in China with the classic style changing very little. Made for travelling and storage of clothing they are robust and work well in a contemporary western space as a coffee table, or for storage. Chinese leather trunks come in 4 colours; black, red, cream & aubergine. This particular piece dates to the 19th century and has a beautifully engraved locking plate and early brass handles. The interior