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10 Chinese Lacquer Gaming Boxes.
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10 Chinese Lacquer Gaming Boxes.

19th century
Sold 16 May 2025 · Donald Allison Antiques
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Description

A suite of 9 Chinese lacquer gaming boxes of various shapes . All in excellent condition .

THE SIZE IS DIMENSIONS OF THE LARGEST BOX.

Date of Manufacture

Donald Allison Antiques has dated these Chinese Lacquer Gaming Boxes to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA821226
Dealers Notes

Don has been dealing in Meiji period art for 60 years , exhibiting in London , New York , Baltimore , Miami and Shanghai. P . R .China . He has supplied some of the world`s great collection`s and institution`s . This is his first venture on the internet , and is looking forward to re visiting old client`s and hopefully meeting new client`s , from private collector`s to his many friend`s in the trade.

We are fair and keen buyers of Meiji Art , and are still travelling the world to secure good examples . Please contact us should you wish to dispose of Japanese Art , particularly metalwork and cloisonne enamels .

We are pleased to pack and ship worldwide at very competitive prices . All UK destinations are free of charge .

Description
A suite of 9 Chinese lacquer gaming boxes of various shapes . All in excellent condition .

THE SIZE IS DIMENSIONS OF THE LARGEST BOX.

Date of Manufacture

Donald Allison Antiques has dated these Chinese Lacquer Gaming Boxes to the 1850s.

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA821226
Donald Allison Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2018
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Donald Allison Antiques Profile Page

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A collection of ten black Chinese lacquer gaming boxes of various geometric shapes featuring hand-painted gold landscape designs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A collection of ten black Chinese lacquer gaming boxes of various geometric shapes featuring hand-painted gold landscape designs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

10 Chinese Lacquer Gaming Boxes.

Archive II A collection of ten black Chinese lacquer gaming boxes of various geometric shapes featuring hand-painted gold landscape designs. View II
Archive III A collection of ten black Chinese lacquer gaming boxes of various geometric shapes featuring hand-painted gold landscape designs. View III
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Donald Allison Antiques
Telephone 0796 1031 462
Location
The Ribble Valley
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/donaldallison
Verified Since Jun 2018
Items For Sale 28
Items Sold 178
Donald Allison Antiques
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A collection of ten black Chinese lacquer gaming boxes of various geometric shapes featuring hand-painted gold landscape designs.
10 Chinese lacquer Gaming Boxes.
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A collection of ten black Chinese lacquer gaming boxes of various geometric shapes featuring hand-painted gold landscape designs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Export
  • Material[Wood, Lacquer, Gold Paint]
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsHand-painted gilt landscapes, Pagoda motifs, Geometric compartments, Floral scrollwork
  • SizeH 3.5 cm (1 in) x W 13.5 cm (5 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Chinese export lacquer gaming boxes were traditionally crafted in China during the 18th and 19th centuries, specifically tailored for the Western market to hold mother-of-pearl gaming counters used in card games like ombre and quadrille.

These items are constructed from a wooden base coated with multiple layers of natural tree sap sap resin, known as lacquer, which is cured in high humidity and subsequently hand-decorated with gold or silver paint in a technique often called gilt or painted lacquer.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-related crazing, fine micro-cracks in the lacquer, hand-painted details with natural pigment variations, and traditional joinery on the interior wooden construction.

These objects can be displayed as decorative accents on a coffee table, console, or bookshelf, adding textural contrast, metallic highlights, and historical depth to modern interiors.

Preservation requires keeping lacquerware away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent cracking, and cleaning should be done solely with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth without any chemical polishes.
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