Red Lacquer Leather Trunk From Shanghai - Ca 1920 Origin - Persia this would have been used

this would have been used by a travelling monk going from village to village

84 x 48  x 105 (wxdxh cms)

This totally unique mirror started out life as a decorative window from a wealthy house in Nagaur

This Meiji period (1868 - 1912) Isho Dansu is from Sendai province and one of the highest quality pieces we've seen

Red Lacquer Leather Trunk From Shanghai - Ca 1920 Origin - Persia this would have been usedChinese Leather Trunks have been used for many hundreds of years 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 is red and dates from the early 20th century. The colour is achieved by adding a coloured lacquer onto the