Chinese Junk Ship (Beauchamp)

DESCRIPTION: This outstanding Limoges box represents a highly-detailed CHINESE JUNK - Junk comes from Javanese "jong", meaning a large sailing vessel. The Chinese Junk originally developed during the Han Dynasty (220 BC - 200 AD). The Limoges is artfully and colorfully hand-painted with intricate designs in great detail. The Limoges has been fired numerous times to achieve its brilliant colors. The box is adorned with intricate metalwork and an ornate clasp. This Limoges porcelain box is meticulously crafted entirely in Limoges, France and bears the insignia of the artist.

DIMENSIONS:   2 1/2 inches high, 2 1/4 inches wide and 1 inch deep