Saturday, June 15, 2013

Lacquered Jewelry Chest



Exceptional, handcrafted, lacquered Chinese jewelry chest.  The case is lacquered with patinated brass decorative medallions on the sides and a brass handle on top.  The two doors on the front of the case are hand painted and feature inlaid maidens of mother of pearl.  The doors have a brass lock and open to reveal five interior drawers.  12" h.,  8" l., 6" w.  Chinese, early 20th c. SOLD