Wood - China - 20th century
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Wood box with lacquered surface and square lid from China, dating to the 20th century, in good condition and authentic.
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Square-topped lacquer box with rounded corners, on a wooden base, featuring floral designs in gold and polychromy
• Dimensions: Approximately 23.6 × 22.8 × 11.8 cm
• Condition: Preserved in generally good condition, with warm-colored lacquer and clearly defined gold designs; shows slight wear and small bumps at the corners, a result of use and the passage of time, not affecting its overall aesthetics or its collectible value.
Gilding with lacquer and polychromy technique was used: first the outlines of the flowers were traced with adhesive lacquer for gilding, then filled with gold powder and, finally, touches of red, green and other colors were added to the centers of the flowers and the veins of the leaves, achieving multi-layered, richly splendid designs. This technique was common in imperial court lacquer and in high-quality lacquer pieces during the Qing Dynasty, and it reflects an exceptional level in the art of lacquer.
In the center there is a main floral motif in the shape of a rosette, surrounded by entwined lotuses and chrysanthemums, with a symmetrical and abundant composition that symbolizes “prosperity and longevity, as well as peace and security in the four seasons.”
Square-topped lacquer box with rounded corners, on a wooden base, featuring floral designs in gold and polychromy
• Dimensions: Approximately 23.6 × 22.8 × 11.8 cm
• Condition: Preserved in generally good condition, with warm-colored lacquer and clearly defined gold designs; shows slight wear and small bumps at the corners, a result of use and the passage of time, not affecting its overall aesthetics or its collectible value.
Gilding with lacquer and polychromy technique was used: first the outlines of the flowers were traced with adhesive lacquer for gilding, then filled with gold powder and, finally, touches of red, green and other colors were added to the centers of the flowers and the veins of the leaves, achieving multi-layered, richly splendid designs. This technique was common in imperial court lacquer and in high-quality lacquer pieces during the Qing Dynasty, and it reflects an exceptional level in the art of lacquer.
In the center there is a main floral motif in the shape of a rosette, surrounded by entwined lotuses and chrysanthemums, with a symmetrical and abundant composition that symbolizes “prosperity and longevity, as well as peace and security in the four seasons.”
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Country of Origin
China
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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