French Wooden Black Lacquer Box

A 19th-century French papier-mâché storage box originally produced as an advertising piece for embroidery floss. The glossy black lacquer exterior is charmingly decorated with delicate swallows and small floral motifs, celebrating a wonderful intersection of historical mercantile art and sweet, everyday utilitarian function.  

Dimensions: 7-3/4"W x 4-1/2"D x 3"H

Origin: France

Period: 1800s

Materials: Lacquered papier-mâché

Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. The colors shown are accurate within the constraints of lighting, photography, and the color accuracy of your screen.