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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Scholar's Writing Box, PAKTONG & Champleve

$446.25
£337.29
€394.52
CA$633.64
A$644.63
CHF 370.41
MX$7,751.72
NOK 4,324.51
SEK 4,350.40
DKK 2,949.26

About the Item

Unusual late Qing Dynasty (1890s to 1911) Chinese scholar’s metal box with sliding cover and 3 compartments, decorated in champleve enamel technique. The box is meant to hold small scholar’s items such as short brushes, ink cakes and such. The material of the box is paktong - an alloy made of copper, nickel and zinc extensively used in China in 18th and 19th centuries. The cover with depiction of butterflies among different flowers, all on the background of blue enamel imitating the color of lapis lazuli. The sides are decorated with bats and more flowers and butterflies. Very nice and unusual object, beautiful patina, marked with maker’s stamp on the bottom. Size: 1.5in H x 6.2in W x 2.57in D Origin: China Circa: 1890 to 1911 Material: Paktong Condition: Original condition, hand crafted, normal age wear. Disclaimer: Due to differences in monitor/screen settings, product colors may differ slightly between product photos and the physical product.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 6.2 in (15.75 cm)Depth: 2.57 in (6.53 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Enameled,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    China
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890 - 1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Please refer to the additional pictures for the detailed condition and contact us if you have any questions.
  • Seller Location:
    Pomona, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 26LP0621stDibs: LU6983251045862

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