Cylindrical Silver Niello Opium Box
Mediummaterial: silver; niello
DimensionsOverall: 2.5 × 3.3 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Hy Eiley
Object number2013.010.006 a,b
DescriptionCylindrical shaped opium box has a flat fitted lid inset with a silver coin. Exterior of the body is decorated with niello (black) stylized Chinese characters for "double happiness" and "longevity"Status
Not on view
