Chinese Antique Jewelry Box, Wood and Leather

This magnificent, large 4.15 lb malachite box is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and the inherent beauty of fine-grade gemstone malachite. The carefully selected stone displ...

An oversize antique basket, handcrafted masterfully and showcasing the beauty of natural materials. The willow basket is tightly woven and reinforced with a sturdy tree branch handle...

Beautiful two-tier basket features painted, gilded images of an opera scene showing a victorious battle. Basket is lacquered in cinnabar, a special mix of ...

This truly exceptional, extra-large malachite jewelry box is a stunning work of art, resting on raised feet and showcasing natural malachite of various patterns, alongside a rare and spectacular natural vein of blue chrysocolla. The malachite stone ranges from light to dark green, and the contrast with the blue chrysocolla creates a dimension of natural, brilliant beauty. An elegant inlaid onyx band wraps around the box, a design echoed on the cover. The knob is crafted from a specially selected bullseye malachite...

An antique handmade Chinese money box with metal hardware from the 19th century. This rectangular box is made of two-tone wood. The front displays a ...

A vintage Chinese rattan hat box with weathered patina and oxidized accents. This vintage Chinese rattan hat box exudes a rustic charm with its ...

A Chinese red lacquered jewelry box from the early 20th century, with lidded top and three drawers. Created in China during the early years of ...

Moorish style micro mosaic marquetry inlaid jewelry box with lid. Intricate inlaid Anglo Indian box with floral and geometric Islamic Moorish mosaic Sadeli design in a square shape form with mosaic inlay and marquetry, very fine artwork, lined in red velvet. Museum collector piece like the one in Doris Duke Islamic Art Museum. The repeating geometric patterns of Sadeli Mosaic are what give it beauty and richness. This decorative technique is a type of micro mosaic featuring repeating geometric patterns. A highly skilled craft, it has had a long history in India and the Middle East with early examples dating back to the 16th century. In the 1800s, it became popular as a decoration on a variety of boxes, card cases, and chess boards imported from India. Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes...