CHINESE SCENE BOX

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Description

A Chinese Export silver table box with closely worked tranquil scenes worked on all sides and the lid

There is an oval reserve on the lid for engraving

The border of the lid has been worked with the bamboo motif – for resilience

It is rare to find this quality of detail after so long

 

Additional Information

Maker: Luen Wo of Shanghai
Date of manufacture: late 19th Century
Dimensions: 15cms by 8cms by 5cms

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