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Description
Dimensions: Height 32cm (12.60") x Length 30cm (11.81") x Width 30cm (11.81")
Material: Solid Hardwood (Huali / Rosewood), Mother-of-Pearl & …
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Dimensions: Height 32cm (12.60") x Length 30cm (11.81") x Width 30cm (11.81")
Material: Solid Hardwood (Huali / Rosewood), Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Shell Inlay, Traditional Mortise-and-Tenon Joinery
Style: Chinese, Scholar's Object, Traditional, Vintage
Description:
Presenting a magnificent and highly decorative vintage Chinese hardwood tiered box (picnic box / tea caddy). Crafted from dense, richly grained Huali Rosewood with a beautiful, warm reddish-brown patina, this chest features a classic multi-tiered design with a central carrying handle.
The most striking feature is the exquisite carving at the ends of the handle, depicting a pair of dragon heads. Each tier of the box is exquisitely decorated with vibrant Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone shell inlay, depicting a charming "Magpie on a Plum Branch" (喜鹊登梅) scene, symbolizing good news and happiness. The box is built using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery and features internal stacking boxes.
Condition: Excellent condition. The wood is solid and sturdy with a beautiful natural patina. All mother-of-pearl inlays are present and secure. The tiers stack smoothly. Minor surface wear and slight oxidation to the hardware, consistent with age and use. No structural damage. Please refer to all photos for exact condition.
This exquisite and functional piece makes a stunning focal point for a desk, tea room, or as a standalone display for an Asian art collection.
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- Dimensions
- 11.81ʺW × 11.81ʺD × 12.6ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Rosewood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Excellent. The solid hardwood is stable with a beautiful, naturally aged patina. The delicate mother-of-pearl inlays and dragon head carvings … moreExcellent. The solid hardwood is stable with a beautiful, naturally aged patina. The delicate mother-of-pearl inlays and dragon head carvings are crisp and fully intact. The tiers stack smoothly. Minor surface scratches and slight oxidation to the metal hardware are consistent with age. No structural repairs. Please review the provided photos for exact condition. less
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