Chinese Jewelry Box

Gilded Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewelry or Work Box c. 1845

Gilded Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewelry or Work Box c. 1845
Gilded Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewelry or Work Box c. 1845
Gilded Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewelry or Work Box c. 1845
Gilded Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewelry or Work Box c. 1845
Gilded Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewelry or Work Box c. 1845
Gilded Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewelry or Work Box c. 1845
Gilded Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewelry or Work Box c. 1845
Gilded Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewelry or Work Box c. 1845
Gilded Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewelry or Work Box c. 1845
Gilded Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewelry or Work Box c. 1845
Gilded Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewelry or Work Box c. 1845
Gilded Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewelry or Work Box c. 1845

Gilded Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewelry or Work Box c. 1845
This gorgeous Chinese export gilded black lacquer jewelry or work box is octagonal in plan with a gracefully curved top lid and faceted lower section It is also equipped with a lower drawer with compartments (one with beautifully gold decorated lid). The box is decorated on all its external surfaces with two toned gold decoration featuring court scenes, pavilions and an abundance of flowers, scholars implements and scrolling vines. It is raised on gilded paw feet. In the main compartment is a removable tray which perhaps had divided sections at one time (dividers now missing).

This piece has been skillfully restored and conserved but still has the wear natural to a piece of this age. It is 13.5" wide x 9.75" deep x 5.75 tall. All the hardware is original and the locks might work if keys could be made. I have provided a key for the lower drawer that does not function in the lock but facilitates opening and closing the drawer. The box dates to c.

The item "Gilded Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewelry or Work Box c. 1845" is in sale since Tuesday, November 26, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes". The seller is "phinneyfarm" and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Egypt, Viet nam, Uruguay.

  • Region of Origin: China
  • Age: 1800-1849
  • Primary Material: Wood
  • Maker: Unknown
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Color: Black
  • Type: Boxes
  • Featured Refinements: Chinese Lacquer Box


Gilded Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewelry or Work Box c. 1845