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Antique Black Laquered Chinese Export Fan Box. These boxes where commonly made in China in the late 19th to early …
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Antique Black Laquered Chinese Export Fan Box. These boxes where commonly made in China in the late 19th to early 20th century, especially for the export market, and were designed specifically to hold folding fans. The decorative scenes with small figures in garden or landscape settings, along with floral and scroll borders, are typical of Chinese lacquerware from that period.
This box has a long narrow rectangular form, a hinged lid with a small keyhole, and black lacquer with gilt figural landscape decoration.
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- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 2ʺD × 2ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lacquer
- Wood
- Condition
- Original Condition Unaltered, Needs Restoration
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- The interior silk or paper lining is heavily worn, with extensive tears, losses, fraying, and areas of discoloration. The upper … moreThe interior silk or paper lining is heavily worn, with extensive tears, losses, fraying, and areas of discoloration. The upper interior panel shows fabric loss and fading, while the lower compartment lining is largely deteriorated with exposed substrate. The exterior lacquered surface shows surface wear and edge rubbing, and the metal hinges and lock exhibit oxidation and patina. Structurally intact, but interior lining is largely compromised and would benefit from conservation or restoration. less
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