{"product_id":"antique-chinese-mother-of-pearl-inlaid-wooden-box","title":"Antique Carved Shell Mother of Pearl Inlay Wood Trinket Box Chinoiserie","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAntique Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Wooden Box – Chinoiserie\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA charming \u003cstrong\u003eantique Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid wooden box\u003c\/strong\u003e decorated with finely engraved shell panels in the \u003cstrong\u003echinoiserie\u003c\/strong\u003e taste. The combination of dark wood, shimmering mother-of-pearl and detailed Asian-inspired imagery gives this antique box a distinctive decorative character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe hinged lid features a central oval cartouche depicting a traditional Asian landscape with a multi-tiered \u003cstrong\u003epagoda\u003c\/strong\u003e, gnarled trees, rocks and a robed figure. The scene is surrounded by geometric and floral borders, creating an intricate composition typical of decorative chinoiserie objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe front, sides and back are decorated with further \u003cstrong\u003eengraved mother-of-pearl inlay panels\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring pagodas, foliage and other traditional Asian-inspired motifs. The natural iridescence of the shell becomes especially striking when viewed in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe box retains its original \u003cstrong\u003ebrass hinges and clasp\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the hinged lid opens and closes properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe piece is \u003cstrong\u003elikely Chinese export work dating from the late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, although its exact origin and date have not been independently documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique Chinese decorative wooden box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinoiserie \/ Chinese export\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engraved mother-of-pearl \/ shell inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asian landscape with pagoda, trees, rocks and robed figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 13 × 9 × 7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood, mother-of-pearl\/shell inlay and brass fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely Chinese export work; exact origin not documented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFittings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass hinges and clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hinged; opens and closes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique\/used condition with visible age-related wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eantique mother-of-pearl box\u003c\/strong\u003e is sold as found and retains its original aged character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSome of the shell inlay panels show cracks and old losses. The wooden body has scratches, wear and chips to the corners, all of which are visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe brass hinges and clasp are present, and the lid remains functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe beautiful natural \u003cstrong\u003eiridescence of the mother-of-pearl inlay\u003c\/strong\u003e changes with the light and is one of the most distinctive features of this unusual antique decorative box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003echinoiserie wooden box\u003c\/strong\u003e would make an attractive addition to a collection of antique Asian decorative arts, Chinese export objects, mother-of-pearl inlay or historic chinoiserie.\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\/Antique_Chinese_mother-of-pearl_inlaid_wooden_box_with_pagoda_decoration.webp?v=1789999767","url":"https:\/\/sacrarelics.com\/products\/antique-chinese-mother-of-pearl-inlaid-wooden-box","provider":"Sacra Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}