East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A wonderful rosewood jewelry box with inlaid darker wood panels that are carved to create a knotted fabric effect. The surface is incised with repeating interlocking shapes of octagons and squares, each with the auspicious Buddhist swastika at the center. The rectangular box has a removable lid to reveal a tray. The tray is divided into sections with two long and open compartments and five smaller compartments with lids and handles. The handles consist of white glass rings attached to small metal loops. The whole tray comes out for additional storage below. One side contains a sliding panel that reveals a hidden drawer with a handle. This ornate box is beautiful and could be used to hold jewelry or other trinkets with the secret drawer reserved for the most valuable items! Size: 12.25" L x 7.125" W x 6.75" H (31.1 cm x 18.1 cm x 17.1 cm)
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Provenance: private Morrison, Colorado, USA collection
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Condition
Stable cracks and fissures to lid. Chips and small losses to wood on lid periphery. Surface scratches with nicks and chips. All drawers and lids fit snuggly and handles are firmly attached.