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Vintage Heart Shaped Chinoiserie Box

About the Item

Vintage Heart Shaped Chinoiserie Jewelry Box. A beautiful hand made heart shaped box with Chinoiserie hand painted decoration of butterfly's and nectar flower buds. The box is made of wood with papier-mâché and wood ash paste then fine sanded to a supper smooth touch. After which the box is lacquered and sanded many times then hand painted. A warm rich red lacquer shows the hand painted butterfly's and flowers with worn gliding. This type of box was used for necklaces and string type jewelry. This is a delicate piece it has lasted 60 plus years. In very good condition as pictured. Some dings and surface scuffs see pictures. This is a collectible lacquerware box.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TCF847A1stDibs: LU923838179412
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