Fine Chinese Lacquer “Lac Burgaute” Small Round Box with Top
We are offering this delicate Chinese Lacquer box “Lac Burgaute’inlaid with blue mother of pearl and silver and bronze and gold wire.
The box top with a roundel of inlaid silver ,gold ,bronze enclosing sprigs of flowers in blue mother of pearl.
The pattern in the box around of silver wire enclosing 4 panels with sprigs of flowers.This is an original Antique Box.
Circa /19th Century
Condition
Superb Condition with no losses or chips.Closes perfectly
Measures
10 cm
“LAQUE BURGAUTE “also spelled Lac Burgauté, in the decorative arts, East Asian technique of decorating lacquer ware with inlaid designs employing shaped pieces of the iridescent blue-green shell of the sea-ear (Haliotis). This shell inlay is sometimes engraved and occasionally combined with gold and silver. Workmanship is exquisite; therefore, laque burgauté is principally used to decorate such small-scale objects as tiny boxes, miniature table screens, vases, and especially little silver-lined wine cups and small boxes.
The beautiful round box is perfect for collectors of Asian/Oriental antiques and is a rare find due to its age and unique design. Its country of origin is China, and it is made of primary material lacquer. The box is in excellent condition and will make a beautiful addition to any collection.
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