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Petite Etched Chinese Opium Box, c. 1900

$318
£240.58
€281.16
CA$455.13
A$462.45
CHF 261.99
MX$5,626.84
NOK 3,072.05
SEK 3,088.78
DKK 2,103.24

About the Item

A petite 19th-century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box is formed of brass with a copper interior and is etched with painterly Chinese characters.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Width: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Copper,Etched
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CDKZ0401stDibs: LU820042909382

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