CHINESE EXPORT SILVER & JADE BOX c1890 WANG HING. A one of a kind, late 19th century Chinese export silver scholar’s box from Wang Hing. Imported by the Chicago shop of Bensabott around the turn of the century. And custom fit with Art Deco inspired hand carved jade scholar’s plaque to cover. Spread jade butterfly wings to the front. Standing elephant jade feet. The Chinese export silver box in gently curved corner. Rectangular form, with hand carved monarch butterfly. Set amidst royal chrysanthemum in exceptionally high relief. Above the stippled background. The Wang Hing silver & jade dresser box is 6 1/4 by 3 5/8 inches. And weighs just under 18 standard ounces less jade and interior wood sides. In very fine condition. Retains original gold wash under cover and wood liner. Right upper corner of jade frame pushed in as shown. We have seen small items, rings and magnifying glasses in silver with. The item “Chinese Export Silver Jade Box c1890 Wang Hing” is in sale since Sunday, January 12, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “supershrink” and is located in Supply, North Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Boxes
- Region of Origin: China
- Age: 1850-1899
- Primary Material: Silver & Jade
- Maker: Wang Hing
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Color: Silver
