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Decorative Chinese wooden chest with dark brown wood and multicoloured mother-of-pearl shell inlay, in an antique style dating to the 1950s–1960s, measuring approximately 50 cm wide, 16 cm high and 17 cm deep.
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Decorative Chinese wooden storage chest featuring elaborate mother-of-pearl shell inlay and traditional auspicious motifs.
The chest is decorated with a representation inspired by the Eight Immortals, an important group of figures in traditional Chinese mythology associated with longevity, prosperity and good fortune. The dark wooden surface provides a striking contrast to the colourful shell inlays.
The front is embellished with stylised cloud motifs and traditional decorative elements, complemented by a circular metal fitting in the centre. Additional decoration continues across the lid, creating an attractive ornamental composition.
According to the original seller, the chest is made from Lao Tan wood and decorated using shell inlay techniques. It has a substantial construction and weighs approximately 2.68 kg.
Details:
Object: Decorative storage chest / box
Origin: China
Material: Wood
Decoration: Mother-of-pearl / shell inlay
Motif: Eight Immortals / traditional Chinese auspicious motifs
Colour: Dark brown / multicoloured
Length: approx. 50 cm
Width: approx. 17 cm
Height: approx. 16 cm
Weight: approx. 2,680 g
Number of objects: 1
Condition: Very good, with minor signs consistent with handling and storage
A decorative piece suitable as a jewellery box, storage chest or Chinese-inspired interior object.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
Decorative Chinese wooden storage chest featuring elaborate mother-of-pearl shell inlay and traditional auspicious motifs.
The chest is decorated with a representation inspired by the Eight Immortals, an important group of figures in traditional Chinese mythology associated with longevity, prosperity and good fortune. The dark wooden surface provides a striking contrast to the colourful shell inlays.
The front is embellished with stylised cloud motifs and traditional decorative elements, complemented by a circular metal fitting in the centre. Additional decoration continues across the lid, creating an attractive ornamental composition.
According to the original seller, the chest is made from Lao Tan wood and decorated using shell inlay techniques. It has a substantial construction and weighs approximately 2.68 kg.
Details:
Object: Decorative storage chest / box
Origin: China
Material: Wood
Decoration: Mother-of-pearl / shell inlay
Motif: Eight Immortals / traditional Chinese auspicious motifs
Colour: Dark brown / multicoloured
Length: approx. 50 cm
Width: approx. 17 cm
Height: approx. 16 cm
Weight: approx. 2,680 g
Number of objects: 1
Condition: Very good, with minor signs consistent with handling and storage
A decorative piece suitable as a jewellery box, storage chest or Chinese-inspired interior object.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Wood type
Mother of pearl
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
China
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
16 cm
Width
50 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960, 1990-2000
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