{"product_id":"carved-camphor-wood-chest-chinese-export","title":"Carved Camphor Wood Chest Chinese Export","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA mid 20th century carved camphor wood chest, of typical Chinese export type. Heavily decorated throughout with carved panels depicting pagodas, figures and landscape scenes, with further dragon carving to the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe lid and front both feature deep relief carving, with geometric border detail. Fitted with a brass lock plate to the front. Raised on block feet, giving it a bit more presence than the flatter examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWell-made and solid, with good colour and a consistent aged finish. Strong decorative piece with practical storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Mid 20th century (c.1950s–70s)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e China (export market)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Camphor wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e W 102cm x H 57.5cm x D 54.5 \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good overall; age-related wear; surface marks and minor knocks; carving crisp; lock \u0026amp; key present\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance\/Story:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Typical export chest, popular in the UK mid century for blanket\/storage use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Wipe clean; occasional wax if desired; natural camphor scent helps deter moths\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOwing to the dimensions and handling requirements of this product, delivery cannot be calculated at checkout. Customers are advised to obtain a delivery quote prior to purchasing any large items.\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"campbellscuriosities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56671398527356,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/9676\/6415\/files\/IMG_2297.png?v=1778926438","url":"https:\/\/www.campbellscuriosities.co.uk\/products\/carved-camphor-wood-chest-chinese-export","provider":"campbellscuriosities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}