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Vintage Chinese inlaid Mother of Pearl black lacquer - over wood - rectangular box. Chinoiserie boxes date back to late …
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Vintage Chinese inlaid Mother of Pearl black lacquer - over wood - rectangular box. Chinoiserie boxes date back to late 19th century. The box lid depicts two immortals in a garden with an all over landscape design.
What is Mother-of-Pearl?
Smooth shining iridescent substance forming the inner layer of the shell of some Mollusks, especially Oysters & Abalones. Used in ornamentation. Lines the shells of Mollusks.
Small rectangular Box - 6.75 x 4 x 2.75 high - shows man & woman in garden scene.
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- Dimensions
- 6.75ʺW × 4ʺD × 2.75ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Chinoiserie
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Fruitwood
- Lacquer
- Mother-of-Pearl
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Wear consistent with age. Minor chips to wood/lacquer. Minor losses to inlay & some cracks to lacquer. Some restorations have … moreWear consistent with age. Minor chips to wood/lacquer. Minor losses to inlay & some cracks to lacquer. Some restorations have been made - Age-appropriate wear. Overall, considering the age of these beautiful pieces, they are in very good condition. less
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