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Add a touch of iridescent elegance to your space with this stunning vintage Chinese trinket box. Crafted from dark, dense …
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Add a touch of iridescent elegance to your space with this stunning vintage Chinese trinket box. Crafted from dark, dense hardwood (likely rosewood or huali wood style), this rectangular box features a spectacular "Mother of Pearl" (abalone shell) inlay covering the majority of the lid.
Key Features:
Spectacular Inlay: The lid is divided into three geometric panels, each densely inlaid with iridescent abalone shell. The shell displays a mesmerizing play of colors—greens, pinks, purples, and golds—that change beautifully depending on the light angle.
Functional Design: This is a "three-section" (San Kai) hinged box. The lid opens to reveal a compartmentalized interior, perfect for organizing jewelry, tea accessories, incense, or small keepsakes.
Craftsmanship: The rich, dark wood frame contrasts perfectly with the luminous shell, showing natural grain patterns and a smooth, aged finish.
Versatile Decor: A striking piece for a vanity, desk, or as part of a curated Chinoiserie collection.
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- Dimensions
- 5.9ʺW × 5.9ʺD × 2ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- 1990s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Abalone
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Vintage condition with minor surface wear on the wood consistent with age. Vintage condition with minor surface wear on the wood consistent with age. less
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