An old and rare 19th-century Chinese box, made of red cinnabar lacquer, adorned with a remarkable bas-relief carving depicting Chinese sages in a traditional landscape.

Square in shape, it has a removable lid richly decorated with a figurative scene composed of three characters in traditional costumes, moving among trees, mountains and rocks.
The decoration is crafted in bas-relief, with numerous details in the clothing, vegetation, and landscape elements. The background features finely engraved geometric patterns that highlight the figures.
The sides of the box are also decorated with repetitive geometric patterns in relief.
The cinnabar red finish contrasts with the black interior and underside.

This box is characteristic of Chinese decorative art from the Qing dynasty and testifies to the refinement of 19th-century carved lacquer objects.

It makes a beautiful collector's item for lovers of Chinese antiques, ancient lacquerware and Asian art.

Period and origin:

Origin: China.
Period: 19th century, Qing dynasty.
Material: Cinnabar lake.
Colour: Red and black.
Decoration: Chinese sages in a mountainous landscape, sculpted in bas-relief.

State of preservation:

The box is in good overall condition.
It has some slight material defects, stains and signs of wear related to its age.
A deficiency is particularly noticeable on a lower corner.
See the photographs to appreciate its condition and the details of its decoration.

Dimensions and weight:

• Height: 6.5 cm.
• Length: 13 cm.
• Width: 13 cm.
• Weight: 436 g.

Delivery :

This antique box will be carefully packaged to ensure its protection during transport.
The shipment will be made in a reinforced package, with protective materials suitable for antique and fragile items.
Delivery includes insurance and signature upon receipt.