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Antique Chinese papier-mâché container – China, circa 1900
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This antique Chinese papier-mâché container is a tapered vessel of laminated paper, with the original print in view. It originates from China, from the Qing dynasty, when pressed paper was used to make light containers for domestic use.
These papier-mâché containers served to store grain, textiles or household objects. They were built by laminating sheets of paper —often newspaper— over a mould, until a rigid, light wall was formed.
The wall is pressed paper in several layers. It carries no added decoration: the interest lies in the printed paper itself, with its characters and its aged weave, showing across the whole surface.
The paper shows the wear proper to age: ochre tones, some loss at the rim and marks of use. The surface reads authentic, with no restoration to mask it.
For its size and making, it serves as a decorative basket, plant holder or container for blankets and firewood. It fits wabi-sabi, japandi and rustic interiors, where it brings warmth and material presence.
Details
Ref.: AM34046-6
Dimensions: Length 39 cm – Width 39 cm – Height 35 cm
Style: Chinese folk
Materials and techniques: Papier-mâché (paper laminated in several layers), with no added decoration.
Place of origin: China
Period: Qing dynasty
Date of manufacture: Circa 1900
Condition: Good. Paper with ochre tones, some loss at the rim and wear consistent with age. Wear consistent with age and use.
This piece is part of the curated collection of Amaru Antiques, Barcelona.
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Additional details:
- Brand: AMARU
- Style: Qing Dynasty
- Style: Chinese folk
- Style: wabi-sabi
- Style: japandi
- Material: Papier-mâché
- Colour: ochre tones
- Period: Qing dynasty
Specifications
CategoryDecorative ObjectsConditionGoodMaterialPaperStyleRusticHeight39 cmWidth39 cmDepth35 cmSeller locationGelida (Barcelona), SpainDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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ProfessionalGelida (Barcelona), SpainOn Whoppah since July 2026 • 0 sales