Camphor Travel Chest Sideboard and depicts plum blossom a

and depicts plum blossom a symbol of courage and endurance

with two doors and two drawers on each side along with a carved apron showing stylised dragons

A beautiful piece in highly original condition

Here the man and his wife wear robes with bird insignia as a symbol of their civil rank

Camphor Travel Chest Sideboard and depicts plum blossom aHebei, circa 1900 This attractive blanket chest is a nice size to be used as a low coffee table, with handy storage space inside. Produced in Hebei province near Beijing around the start of the last century, it is made from camphor wood, with a lovely honey coloured tone. Chests like this were used particularly in northern China to hold clothes and were often made in stackable sets. Camphor was a popular material not only for its attractive appearance