Mid-Century Hand-Carved Camphor Wood Scalloped Chest With Brass Latch

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Description

A hand-carved solid camphor wood box featuring an unusual scalloped "tri-section" domed silhouette and low integrated feet. Crafted by mid-20th-century … Read more A hand-carved solid camphor wood box featuring an unusual scalloped "tri-section" domed silhouette and low integrated feet. Crafted by mid-20th-century Asian export artisans, this piece features high-relief architectural and botanical carvings across every exterior panel.

Contoured Lid: Designed with a raised, domed central section depicting a detailed pagoda landscape with figures and nature, flanked by two downward-curving scalloped side panels carved with blooming peonies.

Front & Side Panels: The front facade features a circular carved medallion that houses a traditional brass floral faceplate and swinging leaf latch. The side panels are detailed with incised bamboo motifs.

Interior: Opens to reveal a clean, untreated natural camphor wood interior.

Base: Elevated on carved wooden runner feet that give it a prominent, grounded profile.

Dimensions

Length: 12 in.

Width: 8 in.

Height: 7 in. See less