Built with Philippine mahogany and elm wood, these oriental storage boxes feature an indigenous Fujian lacquering style which uses seven carefully polished layers of lacquer-tree sap to create a complex, beautiful, and sturdy surface; each piece is then antique-finished for a gorgeous authentic look. The resulting surface has a matte finish, uncommon among Chinese lacquer furniture, which is usually quite brilliant.
These oriental storage boxes are based on traditional designs steeped in ancient Asian history, and exhibit many common natural and cultural motifs, often adapted from ancient and beloved Asian art. Because of Fujian's proximity to Japan, many of these designs show a Japanese influence. For instance, many of these pieces depict a geisha, a celebrated symbol of Japan. Other motifs include birds, animals, and flowers, all of which are meaningful in Buddhist and Confucian-influenced cultures. The painted panels also often include lines of calligraphy and red seals; these have often traditionally been included in Chinese paintings, and many tell stories or poems, adding a lyrical element to the simple beauty of the artwork.
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| Queen of the Geisha Oriental Storage Box Set | 11-19" H x 17-25" W x 9-16" D | 5 lbs |
Oriental Furniture began in 1985 as a retail store in Natick, Massachusetts. In the mid 90’s they decided to expand in order to reach a wider audience. Since that time they have strived to build their website into the largest online retailer of Asian furniture, gifts, and accessories. They are constantly combing the globe for new and exciting products to offer their customers. Each of their items is hand-picked by one of our experienced buyers to ensure the highest quality and design of the merchandise. All of their items are directly imported to help them reduce costs and improve service to you, their customers. They believe in the quality and affordability of their merchandise and continually look for ways to lower costs. They currently feature a wide variety of items from around the globe. With products imported from places such as Bangladesh, Vietnam, Taiwan, Shanghai, Tibet, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Korea, Philippines, Thailand & India.
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