Opium Box with Scenes of Chinese Opera
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silver; enamel, blue
DimensionsOverall: 4.4 x 4 x 2 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Hy Eiley
Object number2003.012.018 a,b
DescriptionSlightly flattened oval silver box with a plain deeply fitted lid. The body is decorated on 2 sides with square cartouches, each with 2 figures in high relief probably from Chinese opera against a blue enamel ground. Lower border of the lid and box have a band of incised decorative fretwork design.Status
Not on view
