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19th Century Chinese Leather Box

$730
£560.57
€643.06
CA$1,025.74
A$1,148.76
CHF 599.40
MX$14,031.60
NOK 7,626.16
SEK 7,188.57
DKK 4,799.09

About the Item

This antique leather box from Shanxi province has an original dark, almost black, exterior, and a deep maroon leather interior. The characteristic cracked leather texture throughout the surface is consistent with its age. Its original brass handles remain intact and functional, with substantial hardware – the front square plate, back hinges, and wavy base plates of the handles all measuring approximately 2mm thick. On the inside of the top cover is a maker's seal, though not all characters are clearly visible. The leather shows three areas of wear exposing the wood beneath: one on the top left corner, another at the back right section, and a third at the back top left. Despite these areas of wear, the overall condition is good and consistent with leather boxes of comparable age and origin.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)Depth: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Leather,Pine,Embroidered,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. This had been refinished with a clear matte lacquer.
  • Seller Location:
    Singapore, SG
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Leather box with original brass hardware1stDibs: LU4009144893642

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