Vintage lunchbox - Lacquer - China - Guangxu (1875-1908)

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Vintage red lacquer two‑layer lunchbox from the Guangxu period (1875–1908) with hand‑painted floral sides, a wooden handle and a porcelain lid taken from a Chinese vase, dimensions 16 × 20 × 16 cm, origin China, provenance Privécollectie, original and in good condition.

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This vintage red lacquer lunchbox features a two-tier design, hand-painted floral motifs on the sides, and a wooden handle. The porcelain lid, with a classic, vibrant bird-and-flower motif, is a unique highlight. What makes it truly special is that the porcelain of the lid comes from a Chinese porcelain vase, giving it an organic shape with an asymmetrical touch. Through this reuse, each piece is unique and no two are the same.

In ancient China, lunchboxes like this were an essential item in every household. The multi-tier design made it possible to store different dishes, making it easy to take freshly prepared food to workplaces or rice fields. Today, this lunchbox can be used as a decorative object or to store small everyday items.

This vintage red lacquer lunchbox features a two-tier design, hand-painted floral motifs on the sides, and a wooden handle. The porcelain lid, with a classic, vibrant bird-and-flower motif, is a unique highlight. What makes it truly special is that the porcelain of the lid comes from a Chinese porcelain vase, giving it an organic shape with an asymmetrical touch. Through this reuse, each piece is unique and no two are the same.

In ancient China, lunchboxes like this were an essential item in every household. The multi-tier design made it possible to store different dishes, making it easy to take freshly prepared food to workplaces or rice fields. Today, this lunchbox can be used as a decorative object or to store small everyday items.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
China
Attribution
Original
Material
Lacquer
Height
16 cm
Width
20 cm
Title of artwork
Vintage lunchbox
Depth
16 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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