{"title":"Trinket boxes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"burmese-lacquer-owl-box-handcrafted-zoomorphic-betel-nut-container","title":"Burmese Lacquer Owl Box – Handcrafted Zoomorphic Betel Nut Container","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharming vintage Burmese lacquerware box in the form of a stylized owl, handcrafted from wood and layered in traditional black lacquer with detailed gold painted decoration. This petite piece likely intended as a betel nut container or keepsake box. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:  2ʺD × 3ʺH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good Vintage condition some scuffing and wear, note variations in gold application in pictures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellnlee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51707347534135,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/3995\/7815\/files\/mid-20th-century-vintage-burmese-lacquer-owl-box-handcrafted-zoomorphic-betel-nut-container-1499.webp?v=1771699062"},{"product_id":"antique-oscar-schlegelmilch-lidded-porcelain-jar-hand-painted-gold-gilt-tripod-feet-marked-639","title":"Antique Oscar Schlegelmilch Lidded Porcelain Jar – Hand Painted, Gold Gilt, Tripod Feet – Marked \"639\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and exquisite early 20th-century lidded porcelain jar by renowned German maker Oscar Schlegelmilch. This beautifully hand-painted piece features a classic Art Nouveau design with gold gilt floral motifs, red and gold alternating shield panels, a lid that screws into place and a footed base—a unique and desirable feature in collectible porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jar is marked on the underside with the blue Oscar Schlegelmilch crown mark, along with \"Handgemalt\" (German for hand-painted) and \"Ges. Gesch.\" (legally protected design), dating it to approximately 1905–1925. The impressed mold number \"639\" is also present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 3\"W x 5\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Gold gilt on fluted edges shows wear. I have observed no chips in porcelain. Some discoloration around rim of lid and rim of threaded lip. There is one glaze pinhole - naturally occurring in manufacturing - which is seen on lid in one of the photos. Very good antique condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellnlee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51720092647735,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/3995\/7815\/files\/antique-oscar-schlegelmilch-lidded-porcelain-jar-hand-painted-gold-gilt-tripod-feet-marked-639-8716.webp?v=1772036988"},{"product_id":"kenyan-soapstone-face-box-carved-lidded-trinket-box-by-besmo","title":"Kenyan Soapstone Face Box – Carved Lidded Trinket Box by Besmo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unique lidded box from Kenya is hand-carved from solid soapstone and features a stylized face design, blending traditional African artistry with modernist form. Made by Besmo, a known exporter of African handicrafts during the mid-20th century, this piece carries its original \"Genuine Besmo Product – Made in Kenya\" label on the underside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box opens to reveal a smooth, rounded interior—perfect for storing jewelry, keepsakes, or simply displayed as a sculptural object. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e 3.5ʺ W × 5ʺ D × 3ʺ H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: There are no obvious flaws, the nature of a hand sculpted piece shows tool markings and is an imperfect craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellnlee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51720214937911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/3995\/7815\/files\/vintage-kenyan-soapstone-face-box-carved-lidded-trinket-box-by-besmo-3783.webp?v=1772038931"},{"product_id":"tibetan-gau-prayer-box-with-turquoise-colored-stones-brass-gilt","title":"Tibetan Gau Prayer Box With Turquoise Colored Stones – Brass, Gilt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exquisite Vintage Tibetan gau (also spelled ghau) prayer box is richly adorned with dozens of turquoise colored cabochons meticulously inlaid into a hand-forged brass form with bright metallic interior. Traditionally used as a portable shrine, gau boxes held sacred relics, protective amulets, or prayers and were worn or carried by travelers and pilgrims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece features a domed oval egg form, hinged to open and reveal a hand-hammered, gilded interior. A central raised cartouche likely once held an image of a deity or blessing symbol. The turquoise colored accents vary slightly in hue and matrix, suggesting natural, hand-cut origin — a hallmark of authentic Himalayan craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: Approx. 3.5\" W x 2.5\" D x 1.75\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Missing one cabochon, as pictured. 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