Box - Sandalwood

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Sarah Le Helley
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Studied Asian art and art market management; researched art in Taipei; worked in auctions.

Estimate  € 250 - € 280
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Description from the seller

Antique and spectacular sandalwood jewelry box, original from Asia, dating to the 19th century. Sandalwood is a heavy wood, yellow in color with a very fine grain, whose fragrance lasts for decades and acts as a moth and insect repellent. During the British colonial era, sandalwood was imported into Great Britain from India, and it was also used in Asia for the manufacture of Anglo-Indian furniture and small objects. This box is intricately carved with figurative decoration, including immortals inspecting scrolls, pagodas, and prunus. A true, unique and elegant collector’s piece. A truly exceptional, unparalleled piece that will adorn any corner of the home.

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Dimensions: 12.5 cm high, 31.5 cm wide and 16 cm deep.

It will be carefully packed with insured shipping and a tracking number. Note: countries with customs and/or special destinations may require additional information as well as increased shipping costs. The Balearic Islands will incur an additional shipping surcharge of €18 over Spain shipping.

Antique and spectacular sandalwood jewelry box, original from Asia, dating to the 19th century. Sandalwood is a heavy wood, yellow in color with a very fine grain, whose fragrance lasts for decades and acts as a moth and insect repellent. During the British colonial era, sandalwood was imported into Great Britain from India, and it was also used in Asia for the manufacture of Anglo-Indian furniture and small objects. This box is intricately carved with figurative decoration, including immortals inspecting scrolls, pagodas, and prunus. A true, unique and elegant collector’s piece. A truly exceptional, unparalleled piece that will adorn any corner of the home.

See the photographs to get a better idea of the details that form part of the description.

Dimensions: 12.5 cm high, 31.5 cm wide and 16 cm deep.

It will be carefully packed with insured shipping and a tracking number. Note: countries with customs and/or special destinations may require additional information as well as increased shipping costs. The Balearic Islands will incur an additional shipping surcharge of €18 over Spain shipping.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Wood type
Sandalwood
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
China
Material
Textile, Wood
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
12.5 cm
Width
31.5 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
SpainVerified
1084
Objects sold
100%
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