Antique Chinese Porcelain Shard Trinket Box Blue White Mixed Metal Dresser Case

Description

View Antique Chinese Porcelain Shard Trinket Box Blue White Mixed Metal Dresser Case with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This bench-made, hand-crafted vanity box features a smooth, salvaged antique Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain shard inset as the lid. For your consideration is a beautiful Antique Chinese Export "Porcelain Shard" Trinket Box, dating to the late 19th to early 20th Century (ca. 1890–1930). For your consideration is a beautiful Antique Chinese Export "Porcelain Shard" Trinket Box, dating to the late 19th to early 20th Century (ca. 1890–1930). This bench-made, hand-crafted vanity box features a smooth, salvaged antique Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain shard inset as the lid. The fragment displays a classic, highly detailed "Precious Objects" (Bogu) motif depicting a formal gift chest or scroll box wrapped in elegant flowing ribbons. The heavy white metal/paktong base features elaborate hand-chased filigree wire scrollwork and a hand-soldered interior lip seam, proving its authentic bench-made craftsmanship. Perfect addition to any collection of Chinese export porcelain, Asian art, or antique vanity items. DIMENSIONS: - Width: 4.5" inches - Depth: 4" inches - Height: 1.5" inches CONDITION: Great antique condition with honest wear consistent with a 100+ year old piece. The porcelain top is intact with no cracks or chips. The metal base retains a wonderful deep, unpolished aged patina with minor surface scratching on the bottom. Please see all high-resolution photos for exact condition details. SHIPPING: Packaged with extreme care and shipped securely with tracking. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Chinese › Boxes.

Culture

Chinese

Country of Origin

China