A Large Chinese Lacquer Box with Hardstone Inlay

Early to mid-20th century, black lacquer lidded lozenge form box raised on four stylized feet, with gilt tracery and floral wines wrapping body, inlaid with different colored hard stones to lid depicting two birds among blossoming branches and rockwork, unmarked.

18 1/2 x 21 1/2 x 7 in.

Private Collection of a Lady, Aiken, South Carolina

Hardstone inlay with a few losses and nicks; scattered areas of gilt rubbing and surface marks to whole.

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