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CHINESE EXPORT SILVER POWDER BOX

$562,490,191.00

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Description

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

 

Additional Information

Maker: Wang Nam of Hong Kong
Date of manufacture: 1890’s
Dimensions: 8 cms diameter x 6 cms high
Weight: 180 grams

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