Antique camphor wood box

Beautiful camphor wood box. Beautiful light warm color. Entirely in perfect condition. Can be used as a coffee table, for example. In the 18th and 19th centuries, camphor chests were used to transport tea, silk and porcelain from china to europe and america. Camphor wood has a fresh scent similar to eucalyptus and is a natural moth repellent. Camphor chests were also used to store blankets, bedding, clothing, and papers. Origin: asia. Period: approx. 1900. Size: br. 101cm X d.49cm X h.46cm.

Ref. : 81VQ36EJ