Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Shard Box

Description

View Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Shard Box with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Overview: A rectangular cushion-form Chinese shard box, the lid set with a hand-painted famille rose porcelain plaque depicting two court beauties in a garden — one seated in contemplation, one standing holding a lantern — amid flowering blooms in pink, blue, and yellow. Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Shard Box Era: Late Qing–Republic Period, c. 1890–1930 Origin: China Material: Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque, Silver-Tone Metal Mount Overview: A rectangular cushion-form Chinese shard box, the lid set with a hand-painted famille rose porcelain plaque depicting two court beauties in a garden — one seated in contemplation, one standing holding a lantern — amid flowering blooms in pink, blue, and yellow. The metal body is finished with engraved scrollwork to the sides. A refined example of the Chinese tradition of mounting prized porcelain fragments into functional decorative objects. Specifications: Length: 6.25" | Width: 4.5" | Height: 1.5" | Form: Rectangular box with hinged lid Condition: Porcelain plaque excellent; metal body shows age-appropriate tarnishing and discoloration in areas as pictured; fully functional. Category: Antiques › Other Antiques.

Country of Origin

China

Color

White