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Chinese Crackled Lacquer Autumn Altar Box, circa 1850
$1,680
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This petite 19th century chest of drawers is a fantastic example of the multifunctional boxes used tabletop in lieu of a larger cabinets. Such boxes were used to store cosmetics, jewelry, documents, and other accessories. This box has four shallow drawers and was likely used atop a domestic altar to store incense and accessories for ancestor worship. Teardrop drawer pulls hang from brass plates shaped as chrysanthemums, symbols of autumn and longevity. The box is cloaked in its original black lacquer finish, now beautifully worn at the edges and aged with a gorgeous crackled texture.
Details
- DimensionsHeight: 9.75 in. (24.77 cm)Width: 12.5 in. (31.75 cm)Depth: 6.25 in. (15.88 cm)
- StyleQing (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacturecirca 1850
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use.
- Seller LocationChicago, IL
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- Shipping$110 Standard Shippingto anywhere in the world, arrives in 3-5 weeks. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.Delivered by a parcel delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, or DHL.Ships From: Chicago, IL
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