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Antique round Bride's blackwood and abalone decorated box
Antique round Bride's blackwood and abalone decorated box
Antique round Bride's blackwood and abalone decorated box
Antique round Bride's blackwood and abalone decorated box
Antique round Bride's blackwood and abalone decorated box
Antique round Bride's blackwood and abalone decorated box
Antique round Bride's blackwood and abalone decorated box
Antique round Bride's blackwood and abalone decorated box
Antique round Bride's blackwood and abalone decorated box
Antique round Bride's blackwood and abalone decorated box
Antique round Bride's blackwood and abalone decorated box
Antique round Bride's blackwood and abalone decorated box

Antique round Bride's blackwood and abalone decorated box

$ 528

Availability: 45 in stock
  • Age: Pre-1800
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Condition: For its age the box is in very good condition. Yes, it does have several visible misalignments near the silver rim. Also, there are several tiny mother of pearl pieces missing that does not distract from this wonderful bride's wedding box. Inside the box one of the wooden dividers no longer fits properly. The price has been adjusted accordingly.
  • Maker: qianlong
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Type: Boxes
  • Primary Material: wood abalone silver

    Description

    An attractive and very rare 19th century antique Bride's blackwood circular box inlaid with
    abalone
    or Mother of Pearl. The intricate oriental design of the small
    village
    and the venerable eight Buddhist objects wish the couple good health, plenty of food (fisherman),
    spiritual
    guidance, good fortune, and happiness. These symbols along with scrolls, flowers, leaves, stems, and vines decorate the entire outer box.  The box is has
    individual
    compartments inside and was used to keep the auspicious cakes.  Circa: late 18th century - early 19th century.  My 1978 Hong Kong appraisal said it is most probably made in the period of Chia Ch'ing, (1798-1820), the Emperor. This box was made for the European market at that time.
    Thank you for looking at one of my family treasures.
    Diameter of box is 11.625 inches: Height of box is 4.75 inches: Weight of box is 4 pounds 10 ounces.