1941536

ANTIQUE CHINESE MOP INLAID WOODEN JEWELRY / #1941536

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ANTIQUE CHINESE MOP INLAID WOODEN JEWELRY / #1941536
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Antique Chinese mother of pearl inlaid wooden sewing or jewelry box. Circa 1880 - 1900. <P>
Measurements: top is 10 7/8 (just under 11) inches in diameter. Height is approx 3 1/2 inches. <P>
Round wooden box with removable compartmentalised inner layer. Top and sides of both top and bottom are richly inliad with iridescent mother of pearl. Fine

details to birds, insects, butterflies, pommegranates and other fruit and flowers. <P>
Almost all of the mother of pearl is intact and in great condition. However, the wood has shrunk and there is therefore some cracking on the perimeter of the

top. Fortunately, this does not impact the beautiful inlay work and the rest of the wood on top (and on the sides) is in good condition.
The base disk of the bottom looks like a replacement, probably due to the same reason, but is is well done. (Sides of the bottom are original). Possibly the

middle layer has also had some tampering, since it does not fit well and causes difficulty in opening/closing. This may be due to wood shrinkage. <P>
Despite the age issues, the box is very beautiful and the workmanship of a high quality.
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<tr><td>Condition:good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1880</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:ANTIQUE CHINESE MOP INLAID WOODEN JEWELRY /</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Boca Raton</td></tr>
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