Vintage 1930s Chinese Camphor Wood Box – Art Deco & Traditional Carving

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Camphor Wood Box – Art Deco & Traditional Carving

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S9XKST2237

Description

Recycle, Reuse, ReLove! please make an offer via the ‘Questions’ panel below This exquisite vintage Chinese box from the 1930s is a remarkable fusion of Art Deco design and traditional Chinese carving techniques. Crafted from aromatic camphor wood, known for its distinctive fragrance and natural properties. It features intricate hand-carved treen work, displaying motifs that seamlessly blend the geometric modernism of the Art Deco period with the intricate detail and symbolism characteristic of Chinese artistry. M E A S U R E S Height: 20 cm Length: 33.5 cm Width: 20 cm Note - this box was gifted on 11th Jan 1939. It does have the owners name in ink (looks like fountain pen) in the upper lid. See pics. For more NZ-based vintage treasures, visit our Trademe Listings & please make an offer https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/search?member_listing=522228&bof=2tRfRf5W Connect with us on social media: Facebook: ThunderbirdVintageNZ Instagram: thunderbird_vintage T2237

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Height 20 cm length 33 1/2 cm width 20 cm