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MOTTAHEDEH CHINESE EMPRESS DECORATIVE BOX
Era: Circa 1950
Maker: Mottahedeh, Made in Italy
Style: Chinoiserie/Imperial Chinese
OVERVIEW:
A refined decorative …
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MOTTAHEDEH CHINESE EMPRESS DECORATIVE BOX
Era: Circa 1950
Maker: Mottahedeh, Made in Italy
Style: Chinoiserie/Imperial Chinese
OVERVIEW:
A refined decorative box by luxury home accessories manufacturer Mottahedeh, featuring a silkscreened portrait of Empress Xiaoyichun of the Ming Dynasty, exemplifying the company's dedication to historical Asian design reproduction.
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Length: 8.75 inches
• Width: 6.5 inches
• Height: 2.5 inches
• Material: Wood with enamel finish
• Origin: Italy
• Manufacturer: Mottahedeh
DESIGN ELEMENTS:
• Central Image:
- Portrait of Empress Xiaoyichun
- Traditional imperial robes
- Formal court pose
- Historical accuracy
- Silkscreen application
• Decorative Details:
- Sage green ground
- Gold scroll work borders
- Symmetrical design
- Traditional Chinese motifs
- Elegant proportions
• Technical Features:
- Enameled wood construction
- Applied silkscreen image
- Hand-painted details
- Fitted lid
- Quality Italian craftsmanship
CONDITION:
Excellent Vintage Condition
• Original finish intact
• Light usage wear
• Clear image retention
• Stable construction
• Well-preserved details
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
Mottahedeh, established in 1929, is renowned for their high-quality reproductions of historical designs and artifacts. This piece, made in Italy during the 1950s, represents the post-war interest in Asian decorative arts and the company's commitment to preserving historical designs through quality reproductions.
DECORATIVE SUGGESTIONS:
• Asian-themed interior accent
• Collector's display piece
• Vanity top storage
• Library or study decor
• Chinoiserie collection
COLLECTING NOTE:
Mottahedeh pieces are highly regarded among collectors for their quality and historical accuracy, with their mid-century productions being particularly sought after.
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- Dimensions
- 6.5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 8.75ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Brand
- Mottahedeh
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Enamel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- CONDITION: Excellent Vintage Condition • Original finish intact • Light usage wear • Clear image retention • Stable construction • … moreCONDITION: Excellent Vintage Condition • Original finish intact • Light usage wear • Clear image retention • Stable construction • Well-preserved details less
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