20th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Box with Brass Mounts

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This 20th century Chinese black lacquered box with brass mounts from Asia is finished in black lacquer and painted with … Read more This 20th century Chinese black lacquered box with brass mounts from Asia is finished in black lacquer and painted with gold flowers, with three drawers and brass handles. The gilded flowers and the brass pulls on the little drawers make it a jewel box in the Chinese lacquer tradition. Chinese black lacquer, often decorated in gold, has been prized for centuries and traveled widely to European homes. A natural patina has developed over the decades, adding depth that cannot be reproduced. A small piece with a presence out of proportion to its size, it suits a table, a desk or a shelf. See less