Description: Antique Chinese cinnabar lacquer seal paste box - (4899) Seal paste box and cover decorated with plum flower blossoms. Plum flowers have five petals which represent the "Five Blessings', Old age, Wealth, Health, Love of virtue and a Peaceful death. The material from which this box was made is cinnabar lacquer. Lacquer is the sap from a tree which hardens when exposed to the air and cinnabar is a crushed mineral which colors the clear lacquer red. This box consists of a metal base on which many layers of lacquer were coated. When still soft, the lacquer was then deep-carved. Seal paste boxes held an ink paste which was used to sign documents or paintings with a chop (seal) mark. The box dates from the 19th century. Diameter 8.5 cm. Height 5.5 cm. Final shipping cost will be based on actual postage. The difference will be reimbursed. PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL BE ABROAD TILL END OF FEBRUARY 2025. UNTIL THEN, SHIPPING OF ITEMS WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE. SO PLEASE WAIT TILL WE RETURN. HOWEVER, WE CAN RESERVE CERTAIN ITEMS FOR YOU IF DESIRED.
Price: 950 USD
Location: Zurich
End Time: 2025-01-10T14:02:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 50 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Region of Origin: China
Age: 1850-1899
Primary Material: Lacquer
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Color: Red
