Vintage Chinese Vanity Box with Reverse Glass Painting
Asian Craftsmanship with Hand-Painted Portrait
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A neat and beautifully crafted box where the sides and lid frame feature delicate filigree work in silver-colored metal. The lid is adorned with a hand-painted woman's face in Asian style, skillfully executed as a reverse glass painting against a warm mottled brown background. An expressive little box perfect for storing small treasures or as a decorative detail on a dressing table.
The story of this object
Reverse glass painting is a traditional and demanding technique where the motif is painted on the back of a piece of glass, meaning the artist must build up the image from back to front, starting with the details first. This type of filigree box with painted motifs was a cherished handicraft in Asia during the mid-20th century.
- Era
- Mid-20th century
- Material
- Metal, glass
- Dimensions
- Diameter approx. 2.4 in (6 cm)
- Condition
- Fine vintage condition with natural patina on the metal. The glass painting is well preserved with clear colors.
- Origin
- Asia