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Chinese mother of pearl letter box, c.1900

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Chinese mother of pearl letter box, c.1900

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Description

Chinese mother of pearl letter box, c.1900
The dimensions are 31.25" tall x 17.5" wide x 7.75" deep

Davids notes: A museum piece really. I have never seen mother of pearl carving this good. The dogs(or shishi as they are often known)are wonderfully carved and playful, in the abstract mythical world of floating trees and clouds, there are also auspicious bats and scholars inlaid into the wood.

Purpose is unknown, it might have been a letter box or glove holder in Hong Kong at the end of the 19th century, meant for the entrance of a home.

Condition

The piece is in good condition, although there are some minute hairline cracks in the lacquered portion, as well as some wear to the inked face details on the front of the box.

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Chinese mother of pearl letter box, c.1900

Name: Chinese mother of pearl letter box, c.1900
SKU: 105972927
Price: 2600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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