Octagonal Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Decorative Case

An octagonal decorative box featuring elaborate Chinoiserie-style hand-painted panels. The lid is divided into several trapezoidal sections radiating from a central circular medallion, each containing detailed vignettes of figures in traditional dress within interior and garden settings. The color palette consists of warm ochre, jade green, and earth tones with black and gold highlights. The box is constructed with wooden or heavy paperboard primary material, reinforced with dark-colored (likely brass or iron) metal corner guards and butterfly-shaped hardware accents at the seams. A prominent metal latch or lock plate is visible on the front face. The ornamentation suggests a mid-20th-century decorative piece or a high-quality reproduction of an earlier Chinese export lacquerware trunk. Regarding condition, there is visible wear consistent with age, including mild surface abrasions, minor loss of pigment in the painted scenes, and a heavy patina on the metal fixings. There are slight alignment gaps along the octagonal edges, indicating natural wood movement or adhesive drying. The craftsmanship shows attention to detail in the miniature figure work, common in items produced for the international export market between 1920 and 1960.