Gilt Red Lacquer Leather & wood Document Box - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
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Gilt Red Lacquer Leather & wood Document Box - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
Open Lid View Of Gilt Red Lacquer Leather & wood Document Box - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
Angled View Of Gilt Red Lacquer Leather & wood Document Box - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
Latch Detail From Gilt Red Lacquer Leather & wood Document Box - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
Inside Lid Artwork From Gilt Red Lacquer Leather & wood Document Box - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
Reverse Of Gilt Red Lacquer Leather & wood Document Box - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
Side Detail From Gilt Red Lacquer Leather & wood Document Box - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
Side Detail From Gilt Red Lacquer Leather & wood Document Box - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
Interior Of Gilt Red Lacquer Leather & wood Document Box - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
Top Detail From Gilt Red Lacquer Leather & wood Document Box - Late 19thC | Indigo Antiques
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Gilt Red Lacquer Leather & Wood Document Box - Late 19thC

SKU M473

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This 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.

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Dimensions: 36 x 27 x 15 (wxdxh cms)

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