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Chinese Wooden Small Rectangular Chest with Hand Painted Exotic Birds

$2,400
£1,846.24
€2,142.96
CA$3,384.57
A$3,791.29
CHF 1,991.32
MX$46,100.88
NOK 25,216.65
SEK 23,937.38
DKK 15,993.74

About the Item

Chinese Mid-Century small rectangular hinged chest with metal latch and two side ring handles, hand painted featuring two exotic birds (depicted on the top and front), pine, berries, fungi and various flora over a network of leaves on a black ground. Includes a lock, key and stone heart charm. (Prov: Chinese Porcelain Co) Lock, key and stone heart charm inside chest. Fair amount of wear to finish, wear on edges & corners, tarnished metal.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1955
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Good; Minor losses (Lock, key and stone heart charm inside chest. Fair amount of wear to finish, wear on edges & corners, tarnished metal.).
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NWL68201stDibs: LU977940430542

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