Vietnamese wooden and mother-of-pearl box, 19th century

Vietnamese wooden and mother-of-pearl box, 19th century An oval box made of exotic wood, adorned with mother-of-pearl inlay. The lid features a lively Asian landscape with a pavilion, a bridge, rocks, trees, birds, and figures in a boat, surrounded by a geometric border. The sides are decorated with flowering branches, fruit, and symbolic motifs. The edges are reinforced with light-colored metal strips. Details: Period: 19th century, Origin: Vietnam, Materials: exotic wood, mother-of-pearl, an

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Works of art

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Tongeren-Borgloon