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A wonderfully decorative antique Chinese lacquer box, hand-painted in polychrome with a chinoiserie scene of robed figures at leisure in …
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A wonderfully decorative antique Chinese lacquer box, hand-painted in polychrome with a chinoiserie scene of robed figures at leisure in a garden landscape — pine trees, rockwork, and a flying crane rendered in gilt, red, cream, and soft blue against a glossy black ground. The lid and sides continue the narrative scene, while the front is fitted with a scalloped brass "moon lock" plate and matching brass hinges at the back. The interior is lined in black lacquer paper throughout.
This is a wonderful example of the export lacquerware once made for the Western trade — full of storytelling detail and rich in patina from age. It would be lovely as a jewelry or trinket box, a catchall on a console or bar cart, or simply displayed as a decorative object on a stack of books or a shelf.
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- Dimensions
- 14.5ʺW × 8ʺD × 4ʺH
- Styles
- Chinoiserie
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper Mache
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Antique condition, sold as-is. The lacquer shows expected age-related crazing throughout, along with some chipping and separation at a few … moreAntique condition, sold as-is. The lacquer shows expected age-related crazing throughout, along with some chipping and separation at a few corners and edges (see photos). The brass hardware shows an appropriate aged patina and is fully functional. No losses to the painted decoration itself — all figures and scenework are intact and vivid. There is a round fading mark in one corner on the top of the box as shown in pictures. A wonderful decorative piece with plenty of character; not a piece meant for heavy daily use. less
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