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Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Carrying Box, c. 1900

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  • Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Carrying Box, c. 1900
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    This early 20th century painted box was originally used as a portable traveling container, especially used for meals, snacks, and food offerings. The wooden box is crafted with eight sides, a lucky number believed to bring prosperity. Brushed atop layers of red and black lacquer, gilt linework decorates the sides with scrollwork, ruyi, and chrysanthemums, symbols of autumn and longevity. The lid is painted with a young boy carrying a lantern, conveying a blessing of abundance. Dense with symbolism, this painted carrying box...
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  • Chinese Gilt Lacquer Hat Box, c. 1900
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  • Chinese Smoky Black Clay Basin, circa 1900
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    Sculpted in the early 20th century in southern China, this charcoal-black basin has a darkened exterior and bears the smoky traces of its fiery creation on...
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  • Chinese Black Lacquer Presentation Box, circa 1900
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    This simple lacquered box is a 19th century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box would have open...
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  • Chinese Black Lacquer Tray with Painted Winter Landscape, c. 1850
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    This 19th-century tray has a simple rectangular form with low sides and rounded corners. A black lacquer finish cloaks the exterior and offers the perfect canvas for a quiet winter l...
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  • Painted Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900
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