Brievendoos - Documentenkistje - Box - Wood - Canton - fine cutting work
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Wooden Chinese letter box and document casket from Canton, Qing dynasty (late 19th century), with finely carved relief panels and decorative Cantonese motifs, titled Canton - fijn snijwerk.
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Chinese letter box / document box – Canton, late 19th century
Beautiful and decorative Chinese letter box from Canton (Guangzhou), dating from the late 19th century. This special casket is made of wood and richly decorated with finely carved relief panels depicting traditional Chinese figures in a landscape. The slanted lid and the elegant design give the object a characterful appearance.
The interior features multiple compartments, originally intended for storing letters, documents, or correspondence. The exterior is finished with gracefully carved floral and vine motifs, typical of Cantonese export craftsmanship from the late Qing period. On the front there is an original key plate; the key is missing.
An attractive collectible that is both functional and decorative and well-suited to a collection of Asian art, antique writing implements, or Chinese export art.
Condition
In good antique condition with signs of use appropriate for age and use. Some light wear, small shrinkage cracks, and signs of aging visible. See photos for a good impression of the condition.
Origin: Canton (Guangzhou), China
Period: Late 19th century (c. 1880–1900)
Material: Wood, carved decorations
Dimensions: see photos / please add yourself
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Chinese letter box / document box – Canton, late 19th century
Beautiful and decorative Chinese letter box from Canton (Guangzhou), dating from the late 19th century. This special casket is made of wood and richly decorated with finely carved relief panels depicting traditional Chinese figures in a landscape. The slanted lid and the elegant design give the object a characterful appearance.
The interior features multiple compartments, originally intended for storing letters, documents, or correspondence. The exterior is finished with gracefully carved floral and vine motifs, typical of Cantonese export craftsmanship from the late Qing period. On the front there is an original key plate; the key is missing.
An attractive collectible that is both functional and decorative and well-suited to a collection of Asian art, antique writing implements, or Chinese export art.
Condition
In good antique condition with signs of use appropriate for age and use. Some light wear, small shrinkage cracks, and signs of aging visible. See photos for a good impression of the condition.
Origin: Canton (Guangzhou), China
Period: Late 19th century (c. 1880–1900)
Material: Wood, carved decorations
Dimensions: see photos / please add yourself
Free shipping:
International shipping with Track & Trace.
Very securely packaged, please don’t worry!
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
504 g
Title additional information
Canton - fine cutting work
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
China
Material
Wood
Designer/artist/maker
Brievendoos - Documentenkistje
Dynastic style/period
Qing dynasty (Manchu China) (1692-1911)
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
10.6 cm
Width
17.2 cm
Depth
14.7 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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