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Chinese Double Happiness Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1900
About the Item
This simple lacquered container was once a portable snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box would have opened to reveal a bounty of popular snack foods, such as roasted melon seeds, dried fruits, and soybeans toasted with cinnamon, fennel, and other spices.
The lid is hand-painted with an array of colorful peony blossoms, emblems of springtime and symbols of love, beauty and affection. The floral scene is enclosed by a golden-yellow border and finished with the Chinese character for "double happiness" (囍 shuāngxǐ), a traditional symbol of marriage and conjugal bliss. The exterior of the square box is covered with a layer of black lacquer, with traces of the red underlayer visible on the sides.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:c. 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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