Chinese Wood Display Box

Dark base with claw feet, and a neat amber floor beneath clear walls.

This glass, wood and fabric display box is from China, and is contemporary. Wood is a common choice for the frame of a box because it is easy to cut and join, and it can be finished in a wide range of ways. A rectangular case with clear panes in a slim, reddish-brown frame. A thick, layered black plinth carries incised lettering-like detailing along its front and rests on four small paw-shaped feet. It is 8.75 inches long, 8.75 deep and 11.8 high.

Heavily grounded, with an obvious soft spot for display.