Vintage Bamboo Cane Jewelry Box With Fan Lid — Boho Asian Chinoiserie Style

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A beautifully crafted lidded jewelry box constructed from densely bundled split bamboo canes arranged vertically around a dark wood frame, … Read more A beautifully crafted lidded jewelry box constructed from densely bundled split bamboo canes arranged vertically around a dark wood frame, their natural tonal variation — warm amber, honey, and deeper espresso brown — creating a rich, organic texture throughout. The removable lid is the showpiece: a sweeping fan or scallop shell composition with bamboo canes radiating outward from a dark turned wood knob, evoking a sunrise or an opening shell. Functional, sculptural, and deeply satisfying to hold.

Time Period: c. Mid–Late 20th century

Origin: Philippines, China, or Southeast Asia — consistent with regional bamboo and rattan craft traditions

Design Style: MCM Tropical / Natural Materials / Folk Craft

Condition: Very good — canes intact and secure throughout; lid knob solid; natural color variation and minor aging consistent with the material and age

Provenance: Bundled bamboo cane boxes of this construction technique were produced across Southeast Asia and China for both domestic use and the export market throughout the mid-to-late 20th century. The fan-form lid design reflects the influence of shell and botanical motifs on regional decorative craft, and the quality of construction — tight, even cane spacing with a fitted lid — places this above typical souvenir production. A piece that rewards close looking.

Collection: La Tropicana by DĒSSO-CŪRATED

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