Rare antique sheepskin suitcase with original gilt painting and original red lacquer made of organic mineral color pigment. The gilt painting depicts a full landscape scenery covering the whole top of the suitcase with many figures, horses, pavilians, bridge, trees, and mountains after mountains. Some fading of the painting. Partial replacements of brass fittings. 1800's.

Sheep skin is a much thicker and harder material to work with than the pigskin. Old sheep skin trunks, especially the ones with appliqued leather techniques are rarer as few factories remain in working with this material and technique today.

Dimensions: 26 1/4"w x 18"d x 9 5/8"h

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