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Eggshell Mosaic Box, "Dazzling Diamond"

Dazzling on a sleek, dark square, a mosaic diamond reveals an ancient craft... more

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Dazzling on a sleek, dark square, a mosaic diamond reveals an ancient craft technique. Lacquerware was brought to Thailand from China centuries ago; today Thai artisans have developed their own unique styles. Nantana Sompamitre crafts a decorative box of dramatic beauty. She carves the mango wood into the desired shape and coats it with lacquer. Once dried it is polished, and another coat is applied – up to twenty times – before as many six coats of pure lacquer are present. Next, eggshells are cleaned and cracked into small pieces. Sompamitre arranges them in the desired pattern on a fresh coat of lacquer. The lid is lacquered twice more and sanded in water until the eggshells appear.

  • 0.20 kgs
  • 0.4 lbs
  • 5 cm H x 10.5 cm W x 10 cm D
  • 2" H x 4.1" W x 3.9" D

  • Eggshells, mango wood
  • Clean with a soft, dry cloth
  • Do not use abrasives
  • Made in Thailand.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Thailandicon info
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Timothy

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02/23/2024

"Beautifully detailed"

This is a lovely piece and I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I do. Enjoy!

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Katherine

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06/17/2023

"Gorgeous blue box for earrings!"

I love my dark blue box that has very detailed artistic lines drawn all over it. I have placed my favorite earrings inside of it. I want to thank the artist who shared their talents to create this beautiful box.

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Karen

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06/14/2023

"Beautiful!"

This was a gift, and my friend loved it.

Purchased Item:

Royal Heritage Cat, Lacquer Wood Trinket Box

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Sammy

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05/25/2023

"Almost great"

The eggshells were less uniformly placed than I had hoped. The blotchiness is off putting.

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Marsha

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01/27/2023

"Beautiful Blue"

This lovely blue lacquered wood box goes perfectly in my blue accented bedroom. I havent decided what it will hold. But it looks great as it is.

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From Vishwa

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01/06/2023

"Cute and pretty!"

I gave these as a gift and they were very much appreciated for looking cute and beautiful!

Purchased Item:

Fantastic Fish, Lacquered Wood Boxes (Set of 3)

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