Aubergine Leather Trunk from Shanghai - Circa 1920 Material - Pine It would have been used

It would have been used as a family altar and for storage of religious scrolls

This Buddha is black lacquered bronze with some remnants of original guilding and red lacquer on the base

and battling a demon

Condition: Excellent antique condition with age-related wear and patina

This charming small cabinet is crafted from reclaimed teak salvaged from old buildings in Rajasthan and Gujarat

Aubergine Leather Trunk from Shanghai - Circa 1920 Material - Pine It would have been usedLeather 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 has all its original brass fittings and a blue interior. The rich aubergine of the trunk itself is achieved