Ornate hand carved Oriental hardwood dragon box

£45.00

Includes free shipping to UK mainland

Ornate Antique Hand-Carved Oriental Dragon Box – Intricately Detailed with Removable Compartments

For sale is an ornate antique Oriental dragon box, meticulously hand-carved with intricate detail. This exquisite antique carved box features deeply carved dragon motifs on the lid and all four sides, with a faux bamboo design elegantly carved around the edge of the hinged lid. The wooden box includes two removable compartments, offering both beauty and functionality. The Chinese dragon, known as Loong or Long (龙), is a revered symbol in Chinese mythology, representing strength, good luck, and power—qualities believed to be embodied by the dragon carvings on this box. Unlike the fearsome dragons of Western lore, the Chinese dragon is seen as a benevolent and powerful guardian. This wooden dragon box has an attractive antique patina, adding to its charm and authenticity. The lid closes securely and fits perfectly, ensuring that this piece is not only decorative but also practical. Perfect for collectors of Oriental antiques or anyone looking to add a touch of cultural elegance to their space, this dragon box is a true work of art.

  • Height 7 cm

  • Width 21 cm

  • Depth 13 cm

Circa early 20th century.

Stock No. AC02296

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Includes free shipping to UK mainland

Ornate Antique Hand-Carved Oriental Dragon Box – Intricately Detailed with Removable Compartments

For sale is an ornate antique Oriental dragon box, meticulously hand-carved with intricate detail. This exquisite antique carved box features deeply carved dragon motifs on the lid and all four sides, with a faux bamboo design elegantly carved around the edge of the hinged lid. The wooden box includes two removable compartments, offering both beauty and functionality. The Chinese dragon, known as Loong or Long (龙), is a revered symbol in Chinese mythology, representing strength, good luck, and power—qualities believed to be embodied by the dragon carvings on this box. Unlike the fearsome dragons of Western lore, the Chinese dragon is seen as a benevolent and powerful guardian. This wooden dragon box has an attractive antique patina, adding to its charm and authenticity. The lid closes securely and fits perfectly, ensuring that this piece is not only decorative but also practical. Perfect for collectors of Oriental antiques or anyone looking to add a touch of cultural elegance to their space, this dragon box is a true work of art.

  • Height 7 cm

  • Width 21 cm

  • Depth 13 cm

Circa early 20th century.

Stock No. AC02296

Includes free shipping to UK mainland

Ornate Antique Hand-Carved Oriental Dragon Box – Intricately Detailed with Removable Compartments

For sale is an ornate antique Oriental dragon box, meticulously hand-carved with intricate detail. This exquisite antique carved box features deeply carved dragon motifs on the lid and all four sides, with a faux bamboo design elegantly carved around the edge of the hinged lid. The wooden box includes two removable compartments, offering both beauty and functionality. The Chinese dragon, known as Loong or Long (龙), is a revered symbol in Chinese mythology, representing strength, good luck, and power—qualities believed to be embodied by the dragon carvings on this box. Unlike the fearsome dragons of Western lore, the Chinese dragon is seen as a benevolent and powerful guardian. This wooden dragon box has an attractive antique patina, adding to its charm and authenticity. The lid closes securely and fits perfectly, ensuring that this piece is not only decorative but also practical. Perfect for collectors of Oriental antiques or anyone looking to add a touch of cultural elegance to their space, this dragon box is a true work of art.

  • Height 7 cm

  • Width 21 cm

  • Depth 13 cm

Circa early 20th century.

Stock No. AC02296

Condition

Authentic original antique or vintage used condition. Usual patination, wear and signs of use typical of an antique or vintage item of this age. Please carefully check all the photos for close up details as they form an integral part of the description. All of our items are antique, vintage or used so will show signs of wear and imperfections commensurate with a pre loved item of that age. We do our best to photograph and explain the condition of the item as best we can. If you have any questions, or a condition issue with any of our items, please contact Antiques Central direct and we will do everything we can to resolve the problem as quickly and as effectively as possible. Always remember, when buying vintage items, they will have signs of use but that is also what makes them so unique.

Item location

Birmingham, UK.

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