Chinese Camphor Trunk from Tianjin - Ca 1900 Period - Edo Probably 1910Buddha is shown here

Probably 1910Buddha is shown here in the Dharmachakra Mudra

known in Hindi as chakki or chukki

This old Indian brass box is from the Dhokra tribal area of Orissa

Common styles found are Rose Canton

Chinese Camphor Trunk from Tianjin - Ca 1900 Period - Edo Probably 1910Buddha is shown hereChinese traditional antique camphor trunks were typically produced in sets and were uncarved, one made for the husband and other other for the wife. This Chinese camphor chest is from Tianjin and dates to circa 1900. Chinese camphor trunks were traditionally utilized for storing clothing. They were made from camphor wood, a natural deterrent against moths and insects and therefore safeguarded clothes and silk garments. Additionally, the wood emits a