Box - Wood - Ancient Chinese box
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Rectangular wooden Chinese box inlaid with carved mother-of-pearl, decorated with an imperial dragon on the lid, dating to circa 1880–1900, with dimensions 11 cm wide, 8.5 cm deep and 5.5 cm high; in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
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Rectangular wooden jewelry box, inlaid with carved and dyed mother-of-pearl plaques, depicting:
- An imperial stylized dragon on the lid
- Architectural landscapes (pagodas, bridges, vegetation)
- Traditional Asian motifs
- Interior in natural wood, old metal hinges.
Ancient Chinese box in wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl – Imperial dragon decoration – Late 19th century
Charming box in wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl finely carved and dyed, decorated with a stylized imperial dragon on the lid and traditional landscapes on the side panels.
Export craftsmanship, China, late 19th – early 20th century.
Period:
Circa 1880–1900
Materials:
Solid wood and engraved mother-of-pearl
Decoration:
Dragon, landscapes, traditional architecture
Condition:
Good overall condition with normal age-related wear.
Interest:
Decorative Asian art
Jewelry box
Cabinet of curiosities
Ancient export item
Seller's Story
I am a seller of a wide range of antiques and collectibles dating from different eras, my items are certified by auctioneers to ensure the reliability of my items.
Translated by Google TranslateRectangular wooden jewelry box, inlaid with carved and dyed mother-of-pearl plaques, depicting:
- An imperial stylized dragon on the lid
- Architectural landscapes (pagodas, bridges, vegetation)
- Traditional Asian motifs
- Interior in natural wood, old metal hinges.
Ancient Chinese box in wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl – Imperial dragon decoration – Late 19th century
Charming box in wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl finely carved and dyed, decorated with a stylized imperial dragon on the lid and traditional landscapes on the side panels.
Export craftsmanship, China, late 19th – early 20th century.
Period:
Circa 1880–1900
Materials:
Solid wood and engraved mother-of-pearl
Decoration:
Dragon, landscapes, traditional architecture
Condition:
Good overall condition with normal age-related wear.
Interest:
Decorative Asian art
Jewelry box
Cabinet of curiosities
Ancient export item
Seller's Story
I am a seller of a wide range of antiques and collectibles dating from different eras, my items are certified by auctioneers to ensure the reliability of my items.
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Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Ancient Chinese box
Country of Origin
China
Material
Wood
Dynastic style/period
Chulalongkorn: Rama V (1868-1910)
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
5.5 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
8.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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