{"title":"Asian Lacquer Boxes \u0026 Lacquerware","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique and vintage Asian lacquer boxes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA selection of decorative lacquer boxes and small lacquerware from Asia, including hand-painted papier-mâché boxes from Kashmir and other traditional lacquer techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antiek-kashmir-papier-mache-lakdoosje-hartvorm-hertendecor","title":"Heart-Shaped Kashmir Papier-Mâché Box with Deer – c. 1920 – SKU 751","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA tiny Kashmir lacquer box with an unusually personal form\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis heart-shaped box is only 4.5 cm wide, yet carries a complete painted decorative scheme centred on a deer and floral ornament. The silhouette makes it immediately different from the more common circular and rectangular papier-mâché boxes from Kashmir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts light papier-mâché body and polished painted surface belong to the well-established Srinagar craft tradition of the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kashmir, India\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1920\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e painted and lacquered papier-mâché\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 3 × W 4.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming small collectible with normal age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58345760489803,"sku":"751","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-kashmir-papier-mache-lakdoosje-hartvorm-hertendecor.jpg?v=1788427972"},{"product_id":"antiek-kashmir-papier-mache-lakdoosje-khosa-1920","title":"A. 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Khosa \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e painted lacquer over papier-mâché\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 4.5 × W 7.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNormal antique wear is present; the workshop attribution remains an integral part of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58345787720011,"sku":"750","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-kashmir-papier-mache-lakdoosje-khosa-srinagar.jpg?v=1788430189"},{"product_id":"antieke-kashmir-mihrab-lakwerkkist-arabeskendecor","title":"Kashmir Mihrab-Form Lacquer Box – Gold and Green Arabesques – Early 20th Century – SKU 749","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA lacquer box shaped like a small mihrab\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pointed architectural profile is what separates this Kashmir papier-mâché box from more conventional round or rectangular examples. Its lid follows the outline of a mihrab niche, while gold-green arabesques and floral painting cover the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKashmir developed a particularly refined tradition of lacquered papier-mâché, and this piece uses that technique to combine portable decorative craft with an unmistakably Islamic visual reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kashmir, India\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e painted and lacquered papier-mâché\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 6.5 × W 17.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe box retains normal antique wear to the painted lacquer surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58345827598667,"sku":"749","price":139.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antieke-kashmir-mihrab-lakwerkkist-goud-groen-arabeskendecor.jpg?v=1788431921"},{"product_id":"russisch-palekh-lakdoosje-met-aartsengel-gabriel-handgeschilderd","title":"Russian Palekh Lacquer Box with Archangel Gabriel – Hand-Painted","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRussian Palekh lacquer box with Archangel Gabriel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall hand-painted Russian lacquer box from \u003cstrong\u003ePalekh\u003c\/strong\u003e, made on a papier-mâché base with a black lacquer exterior, red lacquer interior and fine gold-coloured decoration. The lid depicts \u003cstrong\u003eArchangel Gabriel\u003c\/strong\u003e in the traditional Russian Orthodox iconographic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cyrillic inscription at the upper left identifies Archangel Gabriel. At the bottom, \u003cstrong\u003eПАЛЕХ\u003c\/strong\u003e (Palekh) indicates the origin of the lacquer miniature. 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The close placement of the two faces gives the composition its characteristic sense of tenderness and devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe papier-mâché body is finished in glossy black lacquer, contrasted by a vivid red lacquer interior. The lid is painted in warm ochre, red and blue tones over a gold-coloured ground, while a restrained scrolling gold motif runs around the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russia\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin Mary and Christ Child\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eleusa \/ Virgin of Tenderness\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e papier-mâché and lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-painted miniature with gold-coloured details\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e red lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 2.5 × W 3.8 × D 2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e hinged lid\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact collectible combining Orthodox devotional imagery with the visual language of Russian lacquer miniature painting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58427340587339,"sku":"771","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/russian-lacquer-icon-box-virgin-mary-christ-child-front.jpg?v=1788951257"},{"product_id":"vintage-lakdoosje-met-karavaanvoorstelling-handgeschilderd","title":"Vintage Lacquer Box with Caravan Scene – Hand-Painted","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVintage lacquer box with hand-painted caravan scene\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA long rectangular vintage lacquer box decorated with a lively hand-painted scene of travellers and pack animals moving in caravan. The narrative composition stretches across the lid, standing out vividly against the deep black exterior and the contrasting red lacquer interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe box has a fully removable lid and an unusually slender format. Its combination of black lacquer, red interior and miniature-style figurative painting gives it a distinctive decorative character and makes it an appealing small collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e caravan with travellers and pack animals\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e lacquered base with hand-painted decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e black lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e red lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully removable\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 3 × W 13.3 × D 2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage condition with visible age-related wear to the lacquer and painted surface. Please review the photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn unusual compact collectible with a colourful travel and trade scene and strong decorative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58428655108427,"sku":"772","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/1_1f83c567-aa17-45c3-a872-3381dfe8dafe.jpg?v=1788963840"}],"url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.nl\/en\/collections\/asian-lacquer-boxes-lacquerware.oembed","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}