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Rare 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Box, c. 1850

$1,781.22
£1,300
€1,516.38
CA$2,439.82
A$2,713.61
CHF 1,416.96
MX$33,021.80
NOK 18,096.80
SEK 16,971.61
DKK 11,317.32
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A large and very rare Chinese export black lacquer box, exquisitely gilt-decorated with whimsical oriental motifs. Chinese, Canton, Qing dynasty, mid-19th century. Why we like it A charming object to decorate a coffee table or a console, also useful to store small bits, jewellery, etc. with gusto. Such luxurious items were popular in England during the height of fashion for oriental exoticism, called chinoiserie in Europe. Available to order through best luxury goods retailers of the era, such exquisite items as lacquerware, botanical gouaches or reverse-painted glass, were manufactured in Canton, China to be shipped to Britain. Dimensions Height: 7.5 in / 19 cm Width: 13.5 in / 34 cm Depth: 10.25 in / 26 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lacquer,Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    Asia
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Ready for placement and immediate use. Historic splits, chips and touchups to lacquer decoration, rubbing and fading to gilded ornaments - everything that adds to the immense charm and desirability of a genuine antique piece.
  • Seller Location:
    Richmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1781240226652

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