Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Scallop Shell Catchall

Description

Exquisite example of late 19th Century Chinese artistry. Large papier-marche scallop shell catchall in traditional red lacquer accented with gilt … more Exquisite example of late 19th Century Chinese artistry. Large papier-marche scallop shell catchall in traditional red lacquer accented with gilt gold decorative scene of a garden scene with ladies, floral shrubs, gateway and a tree and in the distance a group of houses all in black and gold leaf gilding. Classic Chinese decoration. Dated around 1870-1880's. Wonderful patina.

Mesures:
12" long x 10.5" deep x 2.25" high less