Music box - Japan - 1950-1960

Opens 30 March
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Elena Napoleone
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Selected by Elena Napoleone

Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

Estimate  € 140 - € 210
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Description from the seller

Rare Antique Japanese Music Jewelry Cabinet with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Discover a beautiful and rare piece of craftsmanship: an authentic Japanese music jewelry cabinet with an elegant, dancing ballerina. This exclusive, black-lacquered Chinoiserie furniture piece is enriched with refined hand-painted goldwork and sparkling accents of real mother-of-pearl (abalone) in a traditional landscape

Characteristical Details:
Authentic Origin: Made in Japan, as evidenced by the underside.
Enthralling Music & Dance: Wind up the mechanism with the included key and the ballerina comes to life, dancing to a classical tune as soon as the door opens
Luxurious Storage Space: Several velvet-lined drawers offer discreet storage for your most precious jewelry
Timeless Design: The charm of this piece lies in its rich history and the elegant, well-worn appearance that comes with a vintage object with light signs of use.

Item Condition:
This item is vintage and shows the expected light signs of age and minor damage, which enhance the unique character of this antique piece. The ballerina dances and the music box plays, of course not as smoothly as a new piece but for its age still good!

Rare Antique Japanese Music Jewelry Cabinet with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Discover a beautiful and rare piece of craftsmanship: an authentic Japanese music jewelry cabinet with an elegant, dancing ballerina. This exclusive, black-lacquered Chinoiserie furniture piece is enriched with refined hand-painted goldwork and sparkling accents of real mother-of-pearl (abalone) in a traditional landscape

Characteristical Details:
Authentic Origin: Made in Japan, as evidenced by the underside.
Enthralling Music & Dance: Wind up the mechanism with the included key and the ballerina comes to life, dancing to a classical tune as soon as the door opens
Luxurious Storage Space: Several velvet-lined drawers offer discreet storage for your most precious jewelry
Timeless Design: The charm of this piece lies in its rich history and the elegant, well-worn appearance that comes with a vintage object with light signs of use.

Item Condition:
This item is vintage and shows the expected light signs of age and minor damage, which enhance the unique character of this antique piece. The ballerina dances and the music box plays, of course not as smoothly as a new piece but for its age still good!

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of manufacturer
Japan
Material
Glass, Wood
Condition
Good
Includes
No extra's
Height
22 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
832 g
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Estimated period
1950-1960
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Private

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