Chrysanthemum BOX

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Description

A Chinese Export silver rectangular box possibly originally part of a dressing table set – to hold hairpins.

The lid and sides are closely repousse worked with flowering chrysanthemum branches ( that bloom through the frost).  T

here is an oval reserve for engraving.

Additional Information

Maker: Hung Chong of Shanghai
Date of manufacture: late 19th century
Dimensions: 8cms by 4 cms by 4cms
Weight: 3.3 ounces
Location: SG

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