Early 20th Century Chinese Lacquer Box With Crane and Peach

Description

A handmade and painted lacquer box with an interesting scalloped shape and an auspicious design of crane and peach.

The … more A handmade and painted lacquer box with an interesting scalloped shape and an auspicious design of crane and peach.

The box was made from a cardboard material that was coated with black and red lacquer, and green and white lacquer accents. The design on the cover is of a crane with a pair of peaches in its beak. An arrangement of feathers surrounds the central design, and a star pattern circles the edge. The sides have a design of a scrolling vine interspersed with feathers. The interior is coated in black lacquer. The base is flat and lacquered in black. The box has a scalloped edge shape.

MEASUREMENTS

5 ¼” (13.3 cm) diameter x 1 ¾” (3.2 cm) tall. Weighs 9.8 oz (280 g) less