{"product_id":"antique-carved-shell-mother-of-pearl-inlay-wood-trinket-box-chinoiserie","title":"Antique Carved Shell Mother of Pearl Inlay Wood Trinket Box Chinoiserie","description":"\u003cpre class=\"code-block__code !my-0 !rounded-lg !text-sm !leading-relaxed p-3.5\"\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003eAntique Carved Shell Mother of Pearl Inlay Wood Trinket Box Chinoiserie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cpre class=\"code-block__code !my-0 !rounded-lg !text-sm !leading-relaxed p-3.5\"\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Wooden Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\n\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA charming antique wooden box decorated with finely engraved mother-of-pearl (shell) panels in the chinoiserie taste. The hinged lid features an oval cartouche depicting a classic Asian landscape — a multi-tiered pagoda, gnarled trees, rocks and a robed figure — surrounded by geometric and floral borders. The front, sides and back are inlaid with further engraved shell panels showing pagodas, foliage and a small brass clasp.\u003ccode\u003e\n\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLikely Chinese export work, late 19th to early 20th century.\u003ccode\u003e\n\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 13 cm long × 9 cm wide × 7 cm high (see photos with ruler).\u003ccode\u003e\n\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold as found, in antique\/used condition. Please note: some shell panels show cracks and old losses, the wood has wear, scratches and chips to the corners (visible in photos). Brass hinges and clasp present; lid opens and closes. The iridescence of the shell shows beautifully in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cpre class=\"code-block__code !my-0 !rounded-lg !text-sm !leading-relaxed p-3.5\"\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e","brand":"Sacra Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58595865264463,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/5556\/3855\/files\/s-l1600_12.webp?v=1787955726","url":"https:\/\/sacrarelics.com\/products\/antique-carved-shell-mother-of-pearl-inlay-wood-trinket-box-chinoiserie","provider":"Sacra Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}