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Chinese Gilt Lacquer Stacking Box, c. 1900
$580
£438.41
€503.81
CA$807.65
A$898.47
CHF 470.99
MX$10,979.13
NOK 5,997.48
SEK 5,645.80
DKK 3,760.74
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This finely painted box was once presented as a gift, filled with popular snacks like roasted melon seeds, dried fruit, and cinnamon-toasted soy beans. Used like a modern lunchbox, each tier of the stacking box would have been filled with foods and snacks and presented before a loved one to celebrate a wedding, new year, or other occasion.
This example dates to the late 19th century and is lavishly decorated with hand-painted gilt designs atop layers of red and black lacquer. The three-tier box has a cylindrical form and is patterned with three red cartouche panels of bird-and-flower scenery. The cloud-form panels are surrounded by allover diaper patterns and flanked by wing bats and shou characters, a motif for longevity and blessings.
The round lid is further decorated with a shou character medallion and floral scrollwork of peony blossoms. Perfectly aged with subtle patina, this gilt lacquer stacking box is a delightful way to add color and texture to modern interiors.
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Diameter: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)
- Style:Qing (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:c. 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: AHF00191stDibs: LU820041001382
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