Floral Red Lacquer Carrying Box

Mid-20th Century
$380 USD SOLD
Dimensions
W: 15.0" D: 9.0" H: 14.5"
Materials
Paint
Northern Elmwood
Lacquer
Collection #
CMRC064
Estimated Shipping
$20

This painted carrying box is a mid-century example of the traditional containers used for transporting food, water, and other goods from place to place. The tall handle allowed the container to be placed on a carrying pole balanced across the shoulders. Similar carrying boxes are used in wedding ceremonies and special occasions to deliver food offerings. This example has a rectangular shape with a removable lid and a tall, angular handle. The box is colored by red and black lacquer and painted on all sides with yellow and green floral motifs.

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“PAGODA RED was extremely supportive in helping to pull accessory options together for the Lake Forest Showhouse. After providing them with details and our vision on how we were looking to finish our space, Laurene helped curate options that made it easy for us to edit and finalize. It's also no surprise that the unique pieces we used in our showhouse space were some of the first to sell.”

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