Vintage Chinese Cinnabar Lacquered Enamel Trinket Box qing Dynasty style

Vintage Chinese Cinnabar Lacquered Enamel Trinket Box. Qing dynasty style
Description:
This small box is crafted with vibrant red cinnabar lacquer and features intricate enamel detailing, often with a contrasting blue enamel interior. The showcases hand-carved relief scenes, of figures of wise men under a pine tree or garden scenes. The base features floral & geometric patterns.
Size~ 5 3/4” wide 3 1/4” deep 2 1/4” high
It is made from mixed materials, including wood, lacquer, and enamel, with cinnabar providing the characteristic red color.
Cinnabar lacquerware is a traditional Chinese art form, with the technique involving applying layers of natural lacquer on a wooden surface and then engraving delicate designs. This particular style of box dates to the 19th century, during the Qing Dynasty. Function:
These boxes were used for storing precious trinkets or as stamp boxes. Please see all photos for condition.
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