Large Early 20Th Century Oriental Lacquered Melon-Form Box
Stock No
6394
2012
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Item Description
Possibly Japanese, early 20th Century, decorative lacquered lidded box of naturalistic melon form.
Painted with trailing vines, gourds and butterflies in gilt and polychrome decoration against a rich reddish-brown ground, the interior finished in black lacquer. The sculptural form and flowing decoration reflect the influence of Japanese export art and early 20th Century Art Nouveau taste.
An unusual and highly decorative piece with excellent scale. Beautifully decorative with excellent scale, retaining a warm surface patina and displaying well from all angles.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Item Dimensions
H: 22cm W: 32.5cm D: 24cm
Period
First quarter 20th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7792 139252
+33 (0)6 73 61 79 54
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