Vintage Chinese Cork Art Lacquer Jewellery Box - Mid-Century Oval Diorama
A vintage 1970s/1980s Chinese oval trinket/jewellery box featuring a hand-carved cork diorama set beneath glass on the lid, depicting a traditional pagoda, trees, and cranes.
The body is finished in a red and black marbled faux-lacquer with gilt rim detail, and the interior is lined with vibrant red floral silk brocade fabric. The base retains its original "MADE IN CHINA" export sticker along with the "SAN YU" (San Y友) maker/brand label.
Dimensions: 14cm (W) x 8.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
Condition: Fair to good vintage condition overall. The interior lining and top cork diorama remain well-preserved under glass; there is notable wear, paint flaking, and loss to the gilded border along the lid rim, consistent with age and use.
Vintage Chinese, cork art, cork carving, diorama, oriental jewellery box, trinket box, red lacquer, mid century, 1970s, 1980s, Asian art, collectable, San Yu, export ware, pagoda, cranes, floral brocade, interior, home decorative.
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Weekly Auction — 16 August 2026
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