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This splendid rose wood box dates no later than 1880's & is the most beautiful box I have seen. It comes with it's own key & the lock works easily.
The carving on the outside lid of the box are at least 1/2" in relief. There is a highly animated, 5-claw dragon & 4 birds carrying what appear to be prunus blossom leafy branches. There are numerous other oriental symbols as well.
Even the sides, front & back of the box are designed in relief with dragons & symbols. There appears to be a monogram of 3 letters between the two dragons.
The inside of the box is pristine. We believe the base may have been replaced, but it is difficult to say. The inside lid of the box has two 5-clawed dragons facing each other. We are in disagreement about what appears to be a 3-letter monogram between the two dragons. A shou symbol, & other designs add to the overall design. While these are carved in lower relief, they are beautifully & intricately done. There is some minor damage to the inner edge of the box lid.
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