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For your consideration is a beautiful vintage Chinese lacquer \"shard box.\" This traditional trinket chest features a salvaged antique blue-and-white porcelain fragment masterfully inlaid directly into the lid. The hand-painted ceramic shard showcases a striking cobalt blue pine tree landscape scene.
The body of the box is crafted from wood coated in thick layers of traditional red and black lacquer, detailed with hand-painted gold-gilt line flourishes and floral/bat accent motifs along the perimeter. The top surface of the porcelain shard is protected by a clear layer of lacquer smoothly leveling out the insert, a classic trait of mid-century production. The interior is finished in a smooth, matte black lacquer coat.Condition Details:
Excellent vintage condition overall with a strong, intact structure and no structural cracks or breaks. The lacquer on the top lid has some minor hairline surface scratches from age and handling (visible upon close inspection, particularly over the porcelain section), but the underlying porcelain insert remains completely crack-free. Please see all high-resolution photos for a precise look at the condition and exact measurements.Ships quickly and will be packaged securely with plenty of bubble wrap to protect the porcelain and lacquer finish.• Primary Material: Lacquered Wood & Antique Glazed Porcelain Shard• Color: Red, Black, Gold, and Cobalt Blue/White• Object Type: Trinket Box / Jewelry Chest / Dresser Box• Region of Origin: China• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original (Mid-20th Century)• Handmade: Yes• Dimensions: 4.25 inches x 5.5 inches
