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Description
This simple lacquered box was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special … Read more This simple lacquered box was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box would have opened to reveal a bounty of popular snack foods, such as roasted melon seeds, dried fruits, and soybeans toasted with cinnamon, fennel, and other spices. The square box is coated inside and out with a layer of black lacquer, now crackled and textured from years of use. See less
- Dimensions
- 14.75ʺW × 14.75ʺD × 7.75ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Traditional
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lacquer
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Good condition, wear consistent with age and use. Good condition, wear consistent with age and use. less
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