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Ref: 804PW http://hygra.com/box/804PW

Antique Shaped maple Regency period box decorated with penwork depicting a Chinoiserie scene to the top : many characteristics pf the genre are present. The two Oriental figures are standing on an island in the midst of giant plants which ignore western concepts of perspective. The figures are dressed in Oriental robes and have pointed hats, a feature  adopted by European artists as redolent of the magic of Cathy.  The taller figure is balancing an exotic  bird on a stick. This is a reference to the importance of birds in Chinese society, which the painter wished to elucidate.  The Central picture is framed with floral garlands. This theme continues on the sides. The box stands on paw feet and has a working lock and key. It is empty inside but stilled lined with its original paper. Circa 1820.

Origin: UK;  Circa: 1820; Materials: Maple.

Size: 18 cm wide by 13.5 cm by 8 cm:   7.1 inches wide by  5.3 inches by  3.2 inches.

Condition: good overall;  retains original varnish; working lock and key; see images

Keywords: penwork, pen and ink, Chinoiserie, Regency, 19th C., box, 

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Chinoiserie scene to the top : 

many characteristics pf the genre are present. The two Oriental figures are standing on an island in the midst of giant plants which ignore western concepts of perspective. 

The figures are dressed in Oriental robes and have pointed hats, a feature  adopted by European artists as redolent of the magic of Cathy.  

The taller figure is balancing an exotic  bird on a stick. This is a reference to the importance of birds in Chinese society, which the painter wished to elucidate.  

The Central picture is framed with floral garlands.

The front: framed with floral garlands. This theme continues on the sides.

Chinoiserie scene to the top : many characteristics pf the genre are present. The two Oriental figures are standing on an island in the midst of giant plants which ignore western concepts of perspective. The figures are dressed in Oriental robes and have pointed hats, a feature  adopted by European artists as redolent of the magic of Cathy.  

The taller figure is balancing an exotic  bird on a stick. 

This is a reference to the importance of birds in Chinese society, which the painter wished to elucidate. 

 The Central picture is framed with floral garlands.

The box stands on paw feet,

It is empty inside but stilled lined with its original paper.