English Victorian Papier-Mache Black Lacquer Rectangular Glove Box monteith The Heibonsha Survey of Japanese

The Heibonsha Survey of Japanese Art: Folk Arts and Crafts of Japan

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English Victorian Papier-Mache Black Lacquer Rectangular Glove Box monteith The Heibonsha Survey of JapaneseDETAILS An antique English papier mch glove box in the style of Japanese or Chinese lacquerware. The removable fitted lid is decorated with two framed scenes with a tranquil mountain landscape and a scene with a girl resting on a rocky outcrop. It is framed by flowers. Red interior. STYLE Chinoiserie Japonisme Victorian COLOR(S) Black, polychrome PLACE OF ORIGIN England United Kingdom PERIOD Queen Victoria (1837 1901) Late 19th century DATE Circa 1880