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Antique Chinese Canton Carved Wooden Jewelry Box, 19th Century

About the Item

An antique Chinese Canton Qing wooden jewelry box carved in high relief with figural panels and dating from the 19th century. This stunning box of rectangular casket shape stands on a pedestal shaped base with a carved edge and has relief carved figural panels portraying Chinese life to the centre of each of the four sides with relief carved columns to the four corners. The box has a shaped overhanging edge with a hinged cover carved in deep relief with a large figural panel portraying Chinese life mounted to the centre of the lid. The box has brass fitted lock and catch and has a red velvet lining applied to the inside. The box is not marked.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)Width: 6.89 in (17.5 cm)Depth: 5.22 in (13.25 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    The jewellery box is offered in fine original condition without repair. There are a few very minor losses but certainly of no consequence.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: OR13111191stDibs: LU1328214508842

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