Extra Large Antique Chinese Porcelain & Silverplate Blue & White Shard Box 6

  

Extra Large Antique Chinese Porcelain & Silverplate Blue & White Shard Box 6. Is a curio box made from wood, silver, lacquer, or bone that incorporates shards of antique porcelain into its lid. During the Cultural Revolution, many collectors broke their porcelain and threw it away out of fear of being sent to prison. After the revolution, people began to collect the broken pieces & put them together to create unique, artistic boxes, often with intricate designs, showcasing original patterns and colors & the salvaged beauty of the fragmented ceramics. Each shard box is meticulously assembled using pieces of broken porcelain, with skilled artisans selecting and fitting the fragments to create a cohesive design.

The boxes can be used for storage for various items, such as jewelry, coins, cosmetics, candies, & more, or, used as decorative items in homes, showcasing the art of recycling and preserving cultural heritage. They also make one of a kind gifts. This box measures approximately 6? " wide, and 2 ¼ tall. It is in overall excellent condition and appears to be made of a silver-plate / copper / brass Feel free to ask any questions about this product by contacting us. By shopping with Foxhall Collectibles, you are supporting a disabled U.

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