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A Shapely 19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquered Dressing Box

About the Item

the scalloped top centering an oval medallion radiating coved reserves above a conforming body fitted with brass bale handles;  finely decorated with gilded figures in a garden landscape with pavilions and dragons; the interior fitted with a removable tray
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Replacements made. Repaired. Minor losses. lacking lock; professionally restored with some losses and infilling; crackling to lacquer.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 50881stDibs: LU797036909302
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