Aubergine Leather Trunks From Jiangxi - 19th Century Period - 17th Century This woodblock print can be

This woodblock print can be seen in many museums including The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Handcrafted with intricate details

Cast in brass and retaining its original internal clapper

This ensured subtle variations and character in each piece

Aubergine Leather Trunks From Jiangxi - 19th Century Period - 17th Century This woodblock print can beThese three Chinese leather covered trunks were originally made for the storage and transport of clothing and valuables, travelling through merchant networks that linked Jiangxi workshops with the commercial districts of Guangzhou. One trunk (medium) retains its original brass hardware and is stamped with a merchant stamp; Gong He Tai. The stamp reads: Our old shop is located on Yang Street in Jiangxi, facing south, distributing goods. Gong He Tai