Red Lacquer Trunk

 Dimensions: 21h x 34.5w x 24d
 Wood: Ju
 Origin: Jiangsu
 Period: 19th Century
 Catalog#: MM 455

 

A large red lacquer trunk with a base.  The top panel of the lid has beaded edges.  The front metal is in molded in the design of a symbolic lingzhi fungus.  The side is decorated with a C shape pull.  This type of trunk was used for storing garments and was made as part of a lady’s dowry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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