Chinese Lacquer Paper Mache Box

Offered is an excellent example of 19th century French papier mâché in the form of a square box

(pyrotechnics were in use in China as early as the year 1000); the technique of "paper maché" (a mixture of

; helmets, shields, ceremonial masks, boxes, and other decorative objects were made from papier-maché; it

Antique 19th C Chinese red lacquer lock box. This lovely box dates to the 19th century and features

on each faceted panel. Opening the box reveals a luxurious red lining within. An exquisite Chinese

lacquer pen box in elongated oval shape. A beautifully decorated scabs pen was on paper mâché, with

Heart Shaped Chinoiserie Papier-mâché Lacquer Box. Beautifully painted decorated box with gilt

papier-mâché and wood ash paste then fine sanded to a supper smooth touch. After which the box is

1880 and 1883. The technique of "papier maché" (mixture of paper and natural glues) is known in China

ARMOUR. Paper was first made by Ts' ai Lun, an official at the Chinese court of the Emperor Ho Ti

mixture of paper and natural glues) has been known in China, since 200 BC. (Han dynasty), then spreading

Very nice and original early 20th Chinese paper mâché pumpkin jewelry box from the 1900s. Opening

A superb antique English black ebonized japanned papier mache lidded box with an Asian chinoiserie

A superb antique English black ebonized japanned papier mache lidded dresser box or trinket box

French rectangular box; realized between 1870 and 1880 in Napoleon III chinoiserie style in paper-mache

inlaid with dragon paper mâché trinket box A good looking, decorative and original piece, this is a

mâché" (a mixture of paper and natural glues) has been known in China since 200 BC. (Han dynasty), then

An attractive Regency period papier mâché and mother-of-pearl inlaid tea caddy, multiple serpentine

Eight Piece Paper Mache Lot Price for the lot $835 1)Red papier mache

were then used to manufacture chairs, tables, boxes, ink stands, trays etc. The papier-mâché was then