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MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID LACQUERED WRITING BOX

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MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID LACQUERED WRITING BOX

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19th c. Chinese Black Lacquered Wooden Box, with inlaid bird, flowering tree and floral decoration, having a hinged lid with slanted opening, side handles, one side with drawer, interior with later black velvet lining, two ink bottle compartments, stamp compartment and pen tray with removable lid, 7 3/8" high, 18 1/2" x 10 3/4". Missing interior writing surface; exterior surface wear, cracks, abrasions and losses; side drawer replaced; retouching of black surface. From the Estate of Syril Frank, New York

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MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID LACQUERED WRITING BOX

Name: MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID LACQUERED WRITING BOX
SKU: 151281555
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $250

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