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19th Century Chinese Lacquered Compartment Box with Gilt Decoration

$1,681.76
£1,248.74
€1,737.45VAT Included
CA$2,360.20
A$2,392.54
CHF 1,360.81
MX$29,123.99
NOK 15,960.95
SEK 15,999.96
DKK 10,903.04

About the Item

Antique Lacquered Compartment Box with Gilt Decoration Exquisite antique lacquered box featuring an intricate multi-compartment interior. The piece is richly decorated with fine gilt motifs depicting birds, mythical creatures, foliage, and traditional scenes, executed in a classic East Asian lacquer style. The deep reddish-brown lacquer provides a striking contrast to the detailed gold designs. The box opens to reveal numerous individually shaped and removable compartments, each uniquely decorated, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. The exterior tray and fitted interior sections suggest it was originally used as a luxury presentation box—possibly for sweets, cosmetics, or personal treasures. A highly decorative and collectible object, ideal as a statement display piece or for collectors of antique lacquerware and Asian art. piece
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    China
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. The main box has some structural damages and a missing piece of the decoration but is in stable overall condition. All the small boxes are in good authentic condition. All these details are visible from the photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Sofia, BG
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2423348126912

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