VINTAGE CHINESE PORCELAIN SHARD TRINKET BOX Era: Box - 1980s Shard: Antique Chinese Porcelain
OVERVIEW: A fascinating piece of repurposed history: a silverplated trinket box featuring an authentic antique Chinese porcelain shard in its lid. The shard, salvaged from porcelain destroyed during the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), depicts a delicately hand-painted portrait of a Chinese woman.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: During China's Cultural Revolution, countless pieces of antique porcelain were destroyed as ownership was forbidden. In the 1980s, Chinese artisans began creating these unique "shard boxes," preserving fragments of these lost treasures in decorative pieces.
SPECIFICATIONS: • Material: - Box: Silverplated metal - Lid Insert: Antique Chinese porcelain shard • Construction: Late 20th century • Dimensions: 2” tall 2.25” wide 1.5” deep • Origin: China
DESIGN ELEMENTS: • Porcelain Shard: - Hand-painted portrait of Chinese woman - Traditional dress details - Delicate brushwork - Soft color palette
CONDITION: Excellent Vintage Condition • Some oxidation on silverplate (expected) • Porcelain shard intact • Lid fits securely
SIZE NOTE: Petite size suitable for: • Rings • Earrings • Small jewelry pieces • Precious keepsakes
HISTORICAL CONTEXT: These boxes represent a creative response to preserving fragments of Chinese cultural heritage that survived the Cultural Revolution, making each piece not just decorative, but historically significant.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS: • Handle with care • Store in dry environment • Clean gently with soft cloth • Avoid harsh cleaning products • Keep away from moisture
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Chinese Porcelain Shard Trinket Box
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Chinese Porcelain Shard Trinket Box
VINTAGE CHINESE PORCELAIN SHARD TRINKET BOX Era: Box - 1980s Shard: Antique Chinese Porcelain
OVERVIEW: A fascinating piece of repurposed history: a silverplated trinket box featuring an authentic antique Chinese porcelain shard in its lid. The shard, salvaged from porcelain destroyed during the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), depicts a delicately hand-painted portrait of a Chinese woman.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: During China's Cultural Revolution, countless pieces of antique porcelain were destroyed as ownership was forbidden. In the 1980s, Chinese artisans began creating these unique "shard boxes," preserving fragments of these lost treasures in decorative pieces.
SPECIFICATIONS: • Material: - Box: Silverplated metal - Lid Insert: Antique Chinese porcelain shard • Construction: Late 20th century • Dimensions: 2” tall 2.25” wide 1.5” deep • Origin: China
DESIGN ELEMENTS: • Porcelain Shard: - Hand-painted portrait of Chinese woman - Traditional dress details - Delicate brushwork - Soft color palette
CONDITION: Excellent Vintage Condition • Some oxidation on silverplate (expected) • Porcelain shard intact • Lid fits securely
SIZE NOTE: Petite size suitable for: • Rings • Earrings • Small jewelry pieces • Precious keepsakes
HISTORICAL CONTEXT: These boxes represent a creative response to preserving fragments of Chinese cultural heritage that survived the Cultural Revolution, making each piece not just decorative, but historically significant.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS: • Handle with care • Store in dry environment • Clean gently with soft cloth • Avoid harsh cleaning products • Keep away from moisture
