Purple sandalwood box with mandarin ducks playing in water / antique motif and gold trim

Purple sandalwood mandarin ducks playing in the water
Gilded jewelry box

A gold-painted jewelry box depicting mandarin ducks playing in water.
Made from old purple sandalwood using mortise and tenon joints, it has a hard and delicate texture. The Song brocade lining features swaying reeds, elegant lotus blossoms, and mandarin ducks frolicking in the water—a scene of warmth and beauty.
I envy not the immortals, but only the mandarin ducks; I only wish to grow old with you, to be with you for the rest of my life.

Purple sandalwood jewelry box with antique motif and gold decoration

Antique-themed gilded jewelry box
Made entirely of purple sandalwood, this piece is sturdy and durable, featuring mortise and tenon joints and a fine grain. The Song brocade lining features exquisitely inlaid copper pieces on the front, exuding classic elegance.
Hand-painted with a Qing Dynasty tribute antique design, surrounded by a passionflower motif and inlaid with gold and silver, the composition is ingenious and pleasing to the eye; it stands alone on a desk, suitable for both appreciation and practical use.