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A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Pillow Box, Early 20th Century
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A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Pillow Box, Early 20th Century
Provenance:
From a private Beijing collection.
Description:
Designed with a sloped lid so one may use the box as a headrest to sleep whilst protecting the typically valuable contents inside, the case is of traditional ‘pillow box’ form, the whole in black lacquer, decorated throughout with gilt lacquer panels and cartouches housing both geometric and naturalistic imagery including phoenixes, dragons and peonies, a simple square brass escutcheon with rúyì latch and locking pin to the front.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 16.93 in (43 cm)Depth: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Hardwood,Lacquered
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1900s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The inside of the box had been repainted by the previous owner.
- Seller Location:ARMADALE, AU
- Reference Number:Seller: CP/ASJ1stDibs: LU8952242367472
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