Grand Elegance Hall Treasure Box with Swastika Pattern and Abundant Blessings inlaid with Boxwood

Shape: Qianlong Treasure Box

author: Dayatang​

Material 1: Dalbergia cochinchinensis (common name), Dalbergia cochinchinensis (scientific name).

Material 2: Purple sandalwood (common name), East African blackwood (scientific name), Dalbergia melanoxylon (Latin name)

Material 3: Boxwood, small-leaved boxwood (common name), boxwood (scientific name), Buxus sinica (Rehder & EH Wilson) M. Cheng (Latin name)

Specifications: Length : 30cm Width : 30cm Height : 18cm

The treasure box is a deep, somber color, adorned with warm-toned boxwood inlaid with bat, swastika, and intertwined floral patterns. The entire piece is meticulously crafted, with a delicate meander pattern as the background. The lid features two bats facing each other at its center, divided by a large swastika pattern. A pair of bats and a swastika form a decorative motif at the four corners, symbolizing "boundless blessings." The body of the box is decorated with two stylized meander patterns, signifying "eternal continuity." Drawers are located on all four sides, each divided into small compartments. The entire piece reflects the opulent style of the Qianlong era and can be used to store small scholar's objects. The stand and box can be stacked and rotated, a clever design that makes it both practical and aesthetically pleasing.

The swastika pattern is the main design element of this piece. The swastika is the sacred heart symbol on the chest of Buddha.

The swastika pattern originated from prehistoric civilization and is an eternal auspicious symbol.

Swastika patterns have been found on pottery from Mesopotamia in West Asia around 5000 BC. Swastika patterns in China can be traced back to the Majiayao culture, which is about 4000 years ago. Swastika patterns were also very popular in Europe and were frequently seen in early Christian and Byzantine art. In Sanskrit, the swastika means "the gathering place of good fortune".