19th Century Chinese Red Pig-Skin Makeup Box w/ Mirror, Gold Decoration
We are offering a 19th century decorated Chinese pig skin Cosmetics / Makeup Box with mirror.This antique Chinese makeup box is constructed of wood & wood pegs, wrapped in Red Painted Pig Skin,The pig-skin is decorated with Chinese scenes including birds, animals, people, branches, flowers, and clouds. The mirror is original and shows age related loss to reflectivity. the mirror is bordered in a fine gold Greek-key pattern.the drawer is the full length of the box and has a decorative butterfly pull. approx. Dimensions:Height Closed: 5 1/4"Height Open: 13"Width: 8 3/4"Depth: 11 3/4"Approx. Weight: 7 lbs LOC.F ID. 50Condition:This Antique Chinese Makeup Box is in Fine age-related condition with some minor losses to the pig skin, fading to decoration, age-related shrinkage / distortion to wood. (PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS) Listed with ExportYourStore.com