Red Lacquer Camphor Chinese Military Chest - 18th Century Orange & White Porcelain The reverse offers a more

The reverse offers a more intricate arrangement

) Total Height Including Frieze ‚¬€œ 274cm Internal Dimensions:

Markandeya was a devotee of Shiva and protected from death

Each one has its own hand etched Mughal design

They aren't antique but are faithful to the classic Ming style

Red Lacquer Camphor Chinese Military Chest - 18th Century Orange & White Porcelain The reverse offers a moreWe've only seen a handful of pieces like this in our 45 years of traveling Asia. Chests of this style are true transnational treasures that transcend borders and are barely documented. These red lacquer chests were made in Canton, China in the 18th century for the Anglo Indian market and were used on East Indiaman trading ships plying the routes between China, India & Britain. They are the precursors to the more famous red leather camphor chests of