Lot 180: Chinese Export Painted Hide Trunk with Phoenixes
Estate Collection: Antiques, Sterling Silver, Cut Glass & Fine Art · Sold
← Back to Estate Collection: Antiques, Sterling Silver, Cut Glass & Fine Art · All Auctions · Search Active Lots
Sign In to View Realized Price: Sign in or create a free account to see what this lot sold for.
Photos (4)
Archived Lot Result
- Auction
- Estate Collection: Antiques, Sterling Silver, Cut Glass & Fine Art
- Lot Number
- 180
- Status
- Sold
- Hammer / Price
- Sign in to view realized price
- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 20
- Closed
- 6/11/26 7:10 PM PT
Description
Chinese export trunk covered in painted hide with brass nailhead trim and brass corner mounts. The polychrome decoration depicts phoenixes among peonies, ferns, and flowering branches on a red ground, with painted cartouches to the lid. Bound in brass strapping along the edges with a central hasp and side carrying handle. Item Specifics Type Trunk Style Chinese Material Brass Color Red Theme Asian Pattern Floral Condition Top is cracking. Numerous spots, with fading and warping.