CHINESE QING DYNASTY DOCUMENT BOX

This listing features a Chinese Qing Dynasty gilt and black lacquered document box with a vivid cloisonné decoration inset cover. When I unpacked it from my grandmother’s estate, my jaw dropped. This piece is stunning.

It measures 7 1/4 inches tall by 11.75 inches wide by 7 1/2 inches deep, including the base. Covered, the box has a good fit, is solid, and weighs a little under six pounds. The top lifts off to protect documents or vertically shaped items inside. There are random nicks and wear overall but nothing major. It has stood the test of time admirably.

The lid is decorated with a cloisonné inset of flowers and leafy vines against a turquoise color background. Other colors include yellow, light and dark blue, light and dark green, white, orange, and reddish brown. Very fine copper wire organizes the cloisons, and six tiny copper nails hold the inset firmly in place. Research found this box dates between the late 1800s and 1911, given the style, materials, and workmanship.

The small tag underneath the base indicates it was not an export but purchased from a Chinese antique dealer domestically. These tags traditionally guarantee authenticity.

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We offer different shipping options for your budget & peace of mind ~ choices are available before purchase.

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Check out other uncommon items from three generations of our family as we downsize. There is still much to unpack and I list something new every day.

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