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Circa 1870 Japanese Meiji Era Lacquer & Papier Mache Box

$180

£136.45

€159.13

CA$258.35

A$260.47

CHF 148.31

MX$3,166.08

NOK 1,750.76

SEK 1,745.73

DKK 1,189.51

About the Item

Circa 1870 Meiji era lacquer & papier mache box, Japan. Black with red divided interior. Painted with a fascinating scene of figures in a garden examining a miniature temple with holes to peer into. Minor split to one corner, the interior fairly worn with nibbles along the interior edges. 7 3/8" x 4 5/8" x 2" h. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, we are a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!

Dimensions:
Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 7.38 in (18.75 cm)Depth: 4.63 in (11.77 cm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Lacquer,Lacquered
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
c. 1870
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use. Minor split to one corner, the interior fairly worn with nibbles along the interior edges.
Seller Location:
Chapel Hill, NC
Reference Number:
Seller: WCO-3852z1stDibs: LU6458250883052

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