Pair of Mid-20th Century Wood Jewelry Boxes With Carved Soapstone Dragonflies, Vietnam

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Pair of mid-20th century wood jewelry boxes with carved soapstone dragonflies, Vietnam

By: unknown
Material: soapstone, stone, wood
Technique: carved, … Read more Pair of mid-20th century wood jewelry boxes with carved soapstone dragonflies, Vietnam

By: unknown
Material: soapstone, stone, wood
Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted
Dimensions: 3.25 in x 6.25 in x 2 in
Date: mid-20th century
Style: Folk Art
Place of origin: Vietnam

A balanced pair of mid-20th century Vietnamese jewelry boxes crafted in wood and applied with carved soapstone dragonflies, each resting on small bracket feet. One is finished in a deep red tone and the other in black, both enriched by a textured surface that contrasts with the smooth, pale stone inlays. The dragonflies extend across the lids and sides in low relief, their wings and segmented bodies carefully incised, while a circular stone element integrates into the front panel above a discreet drawer designed for storage.

The interplay of color and material underscores the hand-crafted character of the work. In Eastern culture, the dragonfly is traditionally associated with transformation and adaptability, lending symbolic resonance to the composition. See less