20th-century Asian Chest Made Of Camphor Wood, Richly Carved And Decorated With Traditional Motifs

20th-century Asian chest made of camphor wood, richly carved and decorated with traditional motifs. The front features remarkable high-relief decoration, featuring a figurative scene surrounded by geometric friezes, floral motifs, and foliage.

The side panels are also carved and contribute to the piece’s overall decorative richness. The chest rests on four curved, carved legs, giving the piece an elegant and particularly decorative silhouette.

The front is adorned with an antique metal lock and its decorative strike plate. The camphor wood has a beautiful, warm brown patina that highlights the delicacy of the carved decoration.

Camphor wood, traditionally used in Asia for making chests, is prized for its aromatic qualities and good resistance to insects.

Period: 20th century,
Origin: Asia, likely China
Material: carved camphor wood
Decoration: figurative scene, floral and geometric motifs in relief
Ornamentation: antique metal lock
Condition: good overall condition, with a few marks, signs of use, and minor age-related wear.

Dimensions: (W 102 × H 61 × D 50).

A very beautiful antique Asian camphor wood chest, particularly decorative due to the richness of its carvings and the beautiful patina of its wood. A piece with character that can be used as a storage chest or an accent piece.