Gilt Red Lacquer Leather & Wood Document Box - Late 19thC Style - Tea Caddy surface patina and minor casting

surface patina and minor casting variations consistent with traditional hand casting and age

Butterflies and floral sprays to the lower panel further suggest joy and harmonious union

A Verdigris Bronze Han Dynasty Style Horse - a museum quality reproduction piece

5 cms wxdxh

5 x 6 x 44 (wxdxh cms)

Gilt Red Lacquer Leather & Wood Document Box - Late 19thC Style - Tea Caddy surface patina and minor castingThis beautifully preserved Chinese red lacquer document box dates from the Qing dynasty and is made in the traditional method of lacquering onto leather and wood. The exterior is decorated with detailed gilt painting but the best preservation can be found on the interior of the lid. The brass is original and this document box originally comes from Shanxi province in central China. A real collector's piece. From China Dimensions: 36 x 27 x 15 (wxdxh