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Reverse Glass Treasure Chest

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
Depth: 12.0" | As much an artwork as a piece of furniture, this 19th-century treasure chest from northern China is richly decorated with relief carvings and delicate gilt paintings. The doors bear inset reverse glass panels painted with finely dressed women holding objects of scholarly pursuits, including a book, a weiqi board, a qin, and a painted scroll. The doors are further decorated with low relief carvings of floral scrollwork and secured by a brass plate in the shape of a phoenix-tail vase. The surrounding frame is hand-painted with auspicious objects and offering fruits and the top with lotus flowers and leaves - a symbol of purity, perfection and summer. This lacquered table chest is a colorful example of reverse glass portraiture, and looks lovely on display as a jewelry box or tabletop cabinet.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	c. 1850
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	M090
Incollect Reference #:	843394

Dimensions

W.	23.5 in;	H.	12.25 in;
W.	59.69 cm;	H.	31.12 cm;

Message from Seller:

PAGODA RED is a Chicago-based gallery celebrating extraordinary objects, handmade artistry, and the rich stories they carry from around the world. For inquiries or appointments, please call 773.235.1188 or email us at info@pagodared.com.