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Asian Laquered Box with Lid Hand Painted Unicorn, Mid 20th Century

About the Item

This is a good papier mâché, rectangular shaped black lacquered lidded box, hand enamelled and gilded, made in Asia, possibly Japan during the mid 20th Century. This rectangular shaped papier mâché box has a well fitting lid, with the box lid slightly domed. The box was probably originally made as a pocket box but could easily sit on a desk or dressing table as required. This is a very decorative box with a finely hand painted scene of a Unicorn in a garden setting with flowers. The hand painting is well done, with detailed gold gilt work, all set against a black base color with a lacquered finish. The inside and base of the box and lid are all black lacquered. This is a very decorative, finely hand painted piece and ideal as a gift.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.38 in (3.51 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 2.13 in (5.42 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Slight wear to the decoration and the box base from use. Please see images.
  • Seller Location:
    Lincoln, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: O 2151stDibs: LU990325930462
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