Antique Carved Wood Durian Shaped Box with Interior Lacquer and Gilding woven textile are absolutely charming

are absolutely charming

These great circa 1950s heavy brass Chinese koi-shaped locks are ideal for holding closed a Chinese chest

the long one is 4 1/8" long x 1 5/8" wide x 1 3/4" tall

5” wide x 5” tall

Pure delight

Antique Carved Wood Durian Shaped Box with Interior Lacquer and Gilding woven textile are absolutely charmingThis may just be my favorite little box ever. It took me a while, but thanks to the help of Instagram followers! I have now learned that it is shaped like a Durian fruit, native to Southeast Asia, and I have now found a few examples of others similar all quite extraordinary (and quite precious!) It seems these may be specifically native to the town of Palembang in Sumatra, Indonesia. The quality and wear to that lacquer makes me fairly certain it is