A mother-of-pearl-inlaid wooden box and tray, Vietnam, 19th century - The box, rectangular in shape and opening to the top, is inlaid with mother-of-pearl on each side and on the lid with a rich decoration of flowers, butterflies, dormice and grapes among grape vines, double gourds and various objects. - The square letter tray, resting on four feet, is inlaid on each side with furniture and letter objects, flowers and fruit, and at the bottom with an openwork belt featuring bats in foliage. Each corner is reinforced by three brass plates. Dim. box: 17 x 35 x 20.5 cm; h. tray: 7.5 cm; 23.7 x 23.7 cm The tray is missing an openwork band. Missing mother-of-pearl.