ANTIQUE Chinese black WOOD LACQUERWARE Gold Gilt LIDDED Jewelry Wedding BOX

MEASURES: 9"L x 8"W x 5" Hi

AGE: Cira 1900 - Qing Dynasty

(1644–1912)

The box is made of wood and decorated using lacquer painting and carving techniques.

The black exterior features intricate gold floral designs of scroll tendrils. The interior is a rich red color. The intricate gold designs are applied over a black lacquer ground, a traditional technique used across East Asia. These items date from the 19th or early 20th century and are often referred to as wedding or jewelry boxes.

KEY FEATURES ~

Origin: The style of decoration

suggests it is likely a piece of

Chinese lacquerware.

Design: It features elaborate

gold floral or landscape

patterns on a glossy black

exterior.

Interior: The interior features a

striking, smooth red or "burnt

red" lacquer finish, which is

common in Chinese

lacquerware to provide

contrast with the exterior.

Materials & Condition: This

box is made of wood and

coated with many layers of

polished lacquer. As an antique

item, small chips or wear at the

corners are expected signs of

age.

GOOD LUCK!