Gilt Red Lacquer Leather & Wood Document Box - Late 19thC Brass Bound Cabinets scratches and the hand-punched Hindi

scratches and the hand-punched Hindi inscription of a previous owner

hinged frame with carry handle

Features: Traditional bottle-shaped vase

14 x 14 x29

Tibetan Gilded Bronze Dragon's Head Finial - 19thC

Gilt Red Lacquer Leather & Wood Document Box - Late 19thC Brass Bound Cabinets scratches and the hand-punched HindiThis beautifully preserved Chinese red lacquer document box dates from the Qing dynasty and is made in the traditional method of lacquering onto leather and wood. The exterior is decorated with detailed gilt painting but the best preservation can be found on the interior of the lid. The brass is original and this document box originally comes from Shanxi province in central China. A real collector's piece. From China Dimensions: 36 x 27 x 15 (wxdxh