Opium Box with Inscriptions
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: paktong (nickel silver)
DimensionsOverall: 7.6 x 7.5 x 3.9 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Hy Eiley
Object number2012.040.004 a,b
DescriptionSquare shaped paktong box with rounded ends (oblong cross section) has a flat fitted lid and a raised edge or band on the base and top of lid. Lid and one side have incised inscriptions, other side has an incised image of plants, containers, fruit, and blossoms. Interior and flange are of copperStatus
Not on view
c.1900
1903