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Silver Opium Box with Designs of Figures and Chinese Characters
Silver Opium Box with Designs of Figures and Chinese Characters
Silver Opium Box with Designs of Figures and Chinese Characters

Silver Opium Box with Designs of Figures and Chinese Characters

Artist (Chinese)
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silver; enamel
DimensionsOverall: 4.2 x 3.6 x 3 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. H.J. Eiley
Object number2002.028.002 a,b
DescriptionEnamel on a lidded silver opium box, hexagonal in shape, bearing incised Peking shop marks, worked in designs of figures and ideographs on the side panels. Banded top and bottom with key design figures and ideographs.
Status
Not on view
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