{"product_id":"male-de-voyage-ancienne-100-original","title":"Carved lacquered Chinese travel trunk - unique piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Chinese travel trunk is an exceptional piece of extraordinary sculptural richness. Entirely crafted from solid wood stained a beautiful dark brown natural color, it is covered with meticulous carvings on each of its faces, demonstrating the pinnacle of traditional Chinese craftsmanship.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA prestigious object steeped in history:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce used by wealthy families and Chinese dignitaries to transport their precious belongings during their travels, this trunk is much more than a simple container. Its beautiful natural dark brown hue, enriched by decades of natural patina, gives it an incomparable depth and warmth that only time can create. The wood grain, subtly visible beneath the stain, recalls the natural and noble origin of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach panel is a carved tableau in its own right: figures from Chinese mythology, symbolic floral motifs, and geometric interlacing follow one another in a composition of astonishing density and precision. The statuettes of mythical animals adorning the upper corners symbolically protected the traveler and their belongings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA collector's item:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReconverted into a decorative object, this trunk becomes an incomparable statement piece of furniture: a chest at the foot of a bed, an original coffee table, precious storage in a living room, or a decorative piece in its own right. It stands out as the absolute focal point of any eclectic, oriental, or contemporary interior that celebrates art and history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Images Atmospheres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52992469696850,"sku":"ANC10099","price":980.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/1610\/3506\/files\/IMG_3806.jpg?v=1774027544","url":"https:\/\/images-atmospheres.ch\/en\/products\/male-de-voyage-ancienne-100-original","provider":"Images Atmospheres","version":"1.0","type":"link"}