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Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Octagonal Rice Barrel
An exceptional antique Chinese Chinoiserie octagonal lacquered wooden rice barrel featuring a removable fitted lid and beautifully hand-painted traditional scenes throughout.
This decorative piece showcases classic Chinoiserie artwork with detailed hand-painted landscapes, pavilions, mountains, lakes, peacocks, goldfish, trees, and Chinese calligraphy, all framed by elegant gilt borders against a black lacquered background. The removable lid is also hand-painted with a traditional scenic landscape, making the barrel equally attractive from every angle.
Originally crafted as a traditional Chinese rice barrel, this versatile antique also works beautifully today as a decorative storage container, accent table, display piece, or decorative stool.
The interior is solid wood and remains clean and structurally sound.
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Features
* Antique Chinese Chinoiserie design
* Hand-painted lacquered wood construction
* Octagonal form
* Removable fitted lid
* Beautiful landscape scenes
* Hand-painted peacocks and goldfish
* Chinese calligraphy decoration
* Gilt accents throughout
* Solid wood interior
* Rich black lacquer finish
* Wonderful decorative statement piece
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Condition
This piece is structurally solid and sturdy.
The lacquer surface shows extensive age-related cracking, finish loss, paint loss, edge wear, and surface wear throughout, consistent with its age and decades of use. These cosmetic imperfections add to the authentic antique character of the piece.
The lid fits properly, the interior remains solid, and the barrel is structurally sound.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and accurately represent the condition of this antique.
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Approximate Dimensions
* Height: 17.5 in
* Width: 10 in
* Shape: Octagonal
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This is a beautiful and increasingly difficult-to-find Antique Chinese Chinoiserie lacquered rice barrel, offering outstanding decorative appeal with authentic age, hand-painted artwork, and traditional craftsmanship. It would make an impressive addition to any Chinoiserie, Asian-inspired, traditional, eclectic, or antique interior.
