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A Chinese Export silver powder box – the interior of powder boxes were gilded so that the loose powder could remain pure
The sides and lid are repousse worked with birds amongst plum blossom branches against a polished background
Magpies together with the plum blossom represents renewal and heralds spring
There is a round reserve in the centre of the lid of the box engraved with the intials of the original owner
The Draycott Room, Tanglin Club , Singapore December 5-7 2024
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try