Chinese/Oriental lacquered Mother of Pearl inlay sweet breads dry food box

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Excellent condition; appears to be from mid 19th-centuryChinese deep red lacquer bento box in excellent condition. Expertly inlaid with Mother of Pearl depicting four different animal scenes.Hand lacquered and hand carved Mother of Pearl by Chinese artisans.Octagon shape (8 is considered the luckiest Chinese number) with 9 separate compartments that fit perfectly together inside.Can be used to serve treats or jewelry/ trinket box, etc.Approximately 12" x 12" x 2"
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