Wonderful Pair of Chinese Handmade Bamboo Boxes / Containers

Description: Great Pair of Bamboo Boxes/Containers Hand Made in ChinaThese belong to us. They originally belonged to a co-worker of my wife. He had them on his desk for many years and said that he got them on a trip to China but I can't be certain nor do I know the year. When he retired he gave them to my wife and she gave them to me. They have sat on my desk for 10 years or more but no longer work with the space. (Between us, They've been owned for about 33 years)One has a lid and the other does not. The one with the lid: Held together with tiny hand hammered nails, it is surprisingly sturdy.The nails go all the way through most of the box and are bent on the other side so that adds to the sturdiness. The lid closes very tightly. The hinges, while not completely tight, and I'm not sure they ever were, hold the lid securely. (I did attempt to lightly tighten but screws didn't move.) It is approx. 8x5x6 and all the little pieces of bamboo on the top and sides have little brass/or copper bands. The one without the lid: This one has metal bands that match the other box as well as bent corner pieces. It is approx. 10.5x6x5.These are very obviously hand made...if they aren't, they're the best "fake handmade" I've ever seen. Very charming pieces. The last picture shows the end of the box with the lid to show the roughness on the end. I did dust them but the roughness makes them hard to get completely clean. I would suggest that compressed air would help. I believe you will be very pleased with these...but Please view all pictures and ask any questions before purchasing to be certain this meets your standards and expectations. Note to Buyers: We are pretty picky about the items we list and don’t offer anything we wouldn't own ourselves...and in many cases we have. We give descriptions to the best of our knowledge and ability and usually overstate any flaws to ensure that you are completely satisfied with your purchase. Check out our feedback and bid with complete confidence! All purchases will be packaged with care. Thank You For Stopping By, Happy Hunting!Please check out our other items. We have something for everyone. Track Page Views With Auctiva's Counter

Price: 24.99 USD

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

End Time: 2024-12-29T20:20:33.000Z

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