Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Enamel Moth Box. The box comes from a wealthy local estate in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Bout 3″ 1/4 Long By 1″ 1/4 Tall. Very fine silver work with great detail! Please Look over the pictures as they are most of my description! Feel free to send me a message if you are not 100% sure about the item! If you need more time, please feel free to send me a message! Thank you for looking! Moths are often denoted as symbols of death from cultures all over the world, and some of the resemblances between the different myths are uncanny! I talked about one of these in a past MotW. But I was thoroughly surprised when I found a similar legend from across the world in China! Qing Ming is a festival in early April where people go out to enjoy the spring weather and honor the graves of their ancestors. Theres also an abundance of moths during the festival, but they have a special place in Chinese mythology! In ancient China, it was believed that moths were actually the souls of deceased people who came back during Qing Ming to visit their loved ones. Depending on the legend, the souls either possessed the insects, or were the physical manifestation of the soul itself. This is rooted in a Taoist belief, from the Book of Transformation by Tan Qiao. The belief is that existence is dependent entirely upon an emptiness of void in the universe. Sometimes, during the festival of Qing Ming, the moths find their ways into peoples homes and land on photos of the deceased. It is considered a serious taboo to kill or otherwise disturb the moth during Qing Ming, as its believed that they are turning a former loved one away. No matter whether you choose to believe in this myth of not, its still fascinating, and there have been several creepy occurrences revolving around it! For example, in 2003, a moth landed on Yuiiko Tans family alter during Qing Ming. They let it outside, but it would always return, causing the dogs from her own house and the neighborhood to go crazy. The moth hid behind her grandfathers photo, and followed her into her bedroom. Then it was gone. Yuiikos grandfather passed away on the day she was born, and she believes it mightve been his spirit in that moth coming to visit since he never got to meet her. Alex Yeoh had a less pleasant experience. In 2007, at the end of the Qing Ming festival, an Atlas Moth positioned itself on the parapet outside his apartment and refused to leave until it died a week later. The other tenants of the building refused to disturb it, and he soon learned that two people had committed suicide from that parapet before. Of course, there is evidence to refute this mythologymoths can get disoriented and thats how they find their way into homes. As for hiding behind picture frames, they like to hide in small, dark places away from predators. Atlas Moths are naturally lazy and refuse to fly whenever possible to conserve energy for mating and laying eggs. The item “Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED” is in sale since Friday, December 01, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “businessinferndale2011″ and is located in Ferndale, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Maker: Chinese
  • Type: Boxes
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

19th C Qing Ching Dynasty Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box- SIGNED

19th C Qing Ching Dynasty Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box- SIGNED
19th C Qing Ching Dynasty Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box- SIGNED
19th C Qing Ching Dynasty Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box- SIGNED
19th C Qing Ching Dynasty Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box- SIGNED
19th C Qing Ching Dynasty Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box- SIGNED
19th C Qing Ching Dynasty Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box- SIGNED
19th C Qing Ching Dynasty Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box- SIGNED
19th C Qing Ching Dynasty Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box- SIGNED
19th C Qing Ching Dynasty Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box- SIGNED
19th C Qing Ching Dynasty Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box- SIGNED
19th C Qing Ching Dynasty Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box- SIGNED
19th C Qing Ching Dynasty Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box- SIGNED

19th C Qing Ching Dynasty Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box- SIGNED
We are pleased to offer this 19. Century, Qing [Ching] Dynasty, Chinese, Sterling Silver, moth box. Skillfully crafted, this magnificent piece has been exquisitely repoussed and chased, and features a moth, wings spread, among sular floral motifs on its top, as well as the Eight Taoist Attributes i. Fan, sword, double gourd and crutch, bamboo tube and rods, etc among flora along its scalloped edges. Unending, geometric borders provide added aesthetics to this already charming box, as does the presence of an auspicious bat near the hinge pin. Please note, this box shows signs of wear commensurate with age and use including a missing bat (should be two) on the lower portion of the hinge, as well as not closing entirely (slight gap). Additionally, restoration has occurred to include the replacement of the original hinge pin. See photos for more details. Dimensions: 3 x 3.5 x 1.25. We are a working jewelry store and gallery and, therefore, are not available to answer questions on weekends. All of our pieces are guaranteed genuine– no reproductions! Supplementary images can be supplied upon request. All items are subject to pre-sale. All dimensions are approximate. 9.1.17 SC. The item “19th C Qing Ching Dynasty Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box- SIGNED” is in sale since Friday, September 01, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “haiggalleries” and is located in Rochester, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Color: Silver
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Primary Material: Sterling Silver
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

19th C Qing Ching Dynasty Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box- SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Enamel Moth Box. The box comes from a wealthy local estate in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Bout 3″ 1/4 Long By 1″ 1/4 Tall. Very fine silver work with great detail! Please Look over the pictures as they are most of my description! Feel free to send me a message if you are not 100% sure about the item! If you need more time, please feel free to send me a message! Thank you for looking! Moths are often denoted as symbols of death from cultures all over the world, and some of the resemblances between the different myths are uncanny! I talked about one of these in a past MotW. But I was thoroughly surprised when I found a similar legend from across the world in China! Qing Ming is a festival in early April where people go out to enjoy the spring weather and honor the graves of their ancestors. Theres also an abundance of moths during the festival, but they have a special place in Chinese mythology! In ancient China, it was believed that moths were actually the souls of deceased people who came back during Qing Ming to visit their loved ones. Depending on the legend, the souls either possessed the insects, or were the physical manifestation of the soul itself. This is rooted in a Taoist belief, from the Book of Transformation by Tan Qiao. The belief is that existence is dependent entirely upon an emptiness of void in the universe. Sometimes, during the festival of Qing Ming, the moths find their ways into peoples homes and land on photos of the deceased. It is considered a serious taboo to kill or otherwise disturb the moth during Qing Ming, as its believed that they are turning a former loved one away. No matter whether you choose to believe in this myth of not, its still fascinating, and there have been several creepy occurrences revolving around it! For example, in 2003, a moth landed on Yuiiko Tans family alter during Qing Ming. They let it outside, but it would always return, causing the dogs from her own house and the neighborhood to go crazy. The moth hid behind her grandfathers photo, and followed her into her bedroom. Then it was gone. Yuiikos grandfather passed away on the day she was born, and she believes it mightve been his spirit in that moth coming to visit since he never got to meet her. Alex Yeoh had a less pleasant experience. In 2007, at the end of the Qing Ming festival, an Atlas Moth positioned itself on the parapet outside his apartment and refused to leave until it died a week later. The other tenants of the building refused to disturb it, and he soon learned that two people had committed suicide from that parapet before. Of course, there is evidence to refute this mythologymoths can get disoriented and thats how they find their way into homes. As for hiding behind picture frames, they like to hide in small, dark places away from predators. Atlas Moths are naturally lazy and refuse to fly whenever possible to conserve energy for mating and laying eggs. The item “Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED” is in sale since Tuesday, August 22, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “businessinferndale2011″ and is located in Ferndale, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Maker: Chinese
  • Type: Boxes
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Antique Chinese Export Silver & Enamel Butterfly Moth Box Signed To Base Nr

Antique Chinese Export Silver & Enamel Butterfly Moth Box Signed To Base Nr
Antique Chinese Export Silver & Enamel Butterfly Moth Box Signed To Base Nr
Antique Chinese Export Silver & Enamel Butterfly Moth Box Signed To Base Nr
Antique Chinese Export Silver & Enamel Butterfly Moth Box Signed To Base Nr
Antique Chinese Export Silver & Enamel Butterfly Moth Box Signed To Base Nr
Antique Chinese Export Silver & Enamel Butterfly Moth Box Signed To Base Nr
Antique Chinese Export Silver & Enamel Butterfly Moth Box Signed To Base Nr
Antique Chinese Export Silver & Enamel Butterfly Moth Box Signed To Base Nr

Antique Chinese Export Silver & Enamel Butterfly Moth Box Signed To Base Nr
This unusual Chinese silver and enamel box measures 45mm (1.75) across x 15mm. 5 and weighs 38 grams. It has marked to the base with two Chinese character marks and decorated to the lid with a stylised enamel moth or butterfly. If you have any questions please do contact me. All our items are extremely well packed to save them from damage in transit. The item “ANTIQUE CHINESE EXPORT SILVER & ENAMEL BUTTERFLY MOTH BOX SIGNED TO BASE NR” is in sale since Thursday, August 17, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Other Chinese”. The seller is “murrykin” and is located in Hertfordshire J18 OF M25. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Product: Box
  • Region of Origin: Chinese
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Original/Repro: Antique Original

Antique Chinese Export Silver & Enamel Butterfly Moth Box Signed To Base Nr

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Enamel Moth Box. The box comes from a wealthy local estate in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Bout 3″ 1/4 Long By 1″ 1/4 Tall. Very fine silver work with great detail! Please Look over the pictures as they are most of my description! Feel free to send me a message if you are not 100% sure about the item! If you need more time, please feel free to send me a message! Thank you for looking! Moths are often denoted as symbols of death from cultures all over the world, and some of the resemblances between the different myths are uncanny! I talked about one of these in a past MotW. But I was thoroughly surprised when I found a similar legend from across the world in China! Qing Ming is a festival in early April where people go out to enjoy the spring weather and honor the graves of their ancestors. Theres also an abundance of moths during the festival, but they have a special place in Chinese mythology! In ancient China, it was believed that moths were actually the souls of deceased people who came back during Qing Ming to visit their loved ones. Depending on the legend, the souls either possessed the insects, or were the physical manifestation of the soul itself. This is rooted in a Taoist belief, from the Book of Transformation by Tan Qiao. The belief is that existence is dependent entirely upon an emptiness of void in the universe. Sometimes, during the festival of Qing Ming, the moths find their ways into peoples homes and land on photos of the deceased. It is considered a serious taboo to kill or otherwise disturb the moth during Qing Ming, as its believed that they are turning a former loved one away. No matter whether you choose to believe in this myth of not, its still fascinating, and there have been several creepy occurrences revolving around it! For example, in 2003, a moth landed on Yuiiko Tans family alter during Qing Ming. They let it outside, but it would always return, causing the dogs from her own house and the neighborhood to go crazy. The moth hid behind her grandfathers photo, and followed her into her bedroom. Then it was gone. Yuiikos grandfather passed away on the day she was born, and she believes it mightve been his spirit in that moth coming to visit since he never got to meet her. Alex Yeoh had a less pleasant experience. In 2007, at the end of the Qing Ming festival, an Atlas Moth positioned itself on the parapet outside his apartment and refused to leave until it died a week later. The other tenants of the building refused to disturb it, and he soon learned that two people had committed suicide from that parapet before. Of course, there is evidence to refute this mythologymoths can get disoriented and thats how they find their way into homes. As for hiding behind picture frames, they like to hide in small, dark places away from predators. Atlas Moths are naturally lazy and refuse to fly whenever possible to conserve energy for mating and laying eggs. The item “Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED” is in sale since Saturday, July 22, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “businessinferndale2011″ and is located in Ferndale, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Maker: Chinese
  • Type: Boxes
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Enamel Moth Box. The box comes from a wealthy local estate in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Bout 3″ 1/4 Long By 1″ 1/4 Tall. Very fine silver work with great detail! Please Look over the pictures as they are most of my description! Feel free to send me a message if you are not 100% sure about the item! If you need more time, please feel free to send me a message! Thank you for looking! Moths are often denoted as symbols of death from cultures all over the world, and some of the resemblances between the different myths are uncanny! I talked about one of these in a past MotW. But I was thoroughly surprised when I found a similar legend from across the world in China! Qing Ming is a festival in early April where people go out to enjoy the spring weather and honor the graves of their ancestors. Theres also an abundance of moths during the festival, but they have a special place in Chinese mythology! In ancient China, it was believed that moths were actually the souls of deceased people who came back during Qing Ming to visit their loved ones. Depending on the legend, the souls either possessed the insects, or were the physical manifestation of the soul itself. This is rooted in a Taoist belief, from the Book of Transformation by Tan Qiao. The belief is that existence is dependent entirely upon an emptiness of void in the universe. Sometimes, during the festival of Qing Ming, the moths find their ways into peoples homes and land on photos of the deceased. It is considered a serious taboo to kill or otherwise disturb the moth during Qing Ming, as its believed that they are turning a former loved one away. No matter whether you choose to believe in this myth of not, its still fascinating, and there have been several creepy occurrences revolving around it! For example, in 2003, a moth landed on Yuiiko Tans family alter during Qing Ming. They let it outside, but it would always return, causing the dogs from her own house and the neighborhood to go crazy. The moth hid behind her grandfathers photo, and followed her into her bedroom. Then it was gone. Yuiikos grandfather passed away on the day she was born, and she believes it mightve been his spirit in that moth coming to visit since he never got to meet her. Alex Yeoh had a less pleasant experience. In 2007, at the end of the Qing Ming festival, an Atlas Moth positioned itself on the parapet outside his apartment and refused to leave until it died a week later. The other tenants of the building refused to disturb it, and he soon learned that two people had committed suicide from that parapet before. Of course, there is evidence to refute this mythologymoths can get disoriented and thats how they find their way into homes. As for hiding behind picture frames, they like to hide in small, dark places away from predators. Atlas Moths are naturally lazy and refuse to fly whenever possible to conserve energy for mating and laying eggs. The item “Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED” is in sale since Thursday, June 22, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “businessinferndale2011″ and is located in Ferndale, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Maker: Chinese
  • Type: Boxes
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Enamel Moth Box. The box comes from a wealthy local estate in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Bout 3″ 1/4 Long By 1″ 1/4 Tall. Very fine silver work with great detail! Please Look over the pictures as they are most of my description! Feel free to send me a message if you are not 100% sure about the item! If you need more time, please feel free to send me a message! Thank you for looking! Moths are often denoted as symbols of death from cultures all over the world, and some of the resemblances between the different myths are uncanny! I talked about one of these in a past MotW. But I was thoroughly surprised when I found a similar legend from across the world in China! Qing Ming is a festival in early April where people go out to enjoy the spring weather and honor the graves of their ancestors. Theres also an abundance of moths during the festival, but they have a special place in Chinese mythology! In ancient China, it was believed that moths were actually the souls of deceased people who came back during Qing Ming to visit their loved ones. Depending on the legend, the souls either possessed the insects, or were the physical manifestation of the soul itself. This is rooted in a Taoist belief, from the Book of Transformation by Tan Qiao. The belief is that existence is dependent entirely upon an emptiness of void in the universe. Sometimes, during the festival of Qing Ming, the moths find their ways into peoples homes and land on photos of the deceased. It is considered a serious taboo to kill or otherwise disturb the moth during Qing Ming, as its believed that they are turning a former loved one away. No matter whether you choose to believe in this myth of not, its still fascinating, and there have been several creepy occurrences revolving around it! For example, in 2003, a moth landed on Yuiiko Tans family alter during Qing Ming. They let it outside, but it would always return, causing the dogs from her own house and the neighborhood to go crazy. The moth hid behind her grandfathers photo, and followed her into her bedroom. Then it was gone. Yuiikos grandfather passed away on the day she was born, and she believes it mightve been his spirit in that moth coming to visit since he never got to meet her. Alex Yeoh had a less pleasant experience. In 2007, at the end of the Qing Ming festival, an Atlas Moth positioned itself on the parapet outside his apartment and refused to leave until it died a week later. The other tenants of the building refused to disturb it, and he soon learned that two people had committed suicide from that parapet before. Of course, there is evidence to refute this mythologymoths can get disoriented and thats how they find their way into homes. As for hiding behind picture frames, they like to hide in small, dark places away from predators. Atlas Moths are naturally lazy and refuse to fly whenever possible to conserve energy for mating and laying eggs. The item “Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED” is in sale since Thursday, May 18, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “businessinferndale2011″ and is located in Ferndale, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Maker: Chinese
  • Type: Boxes
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Enamel Moth Box. The box comes from a wealthy local estate in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Bout 3″ 1/4 Long By 1″ 1/4 Tall. Very fine silver work with great detail! Please Look over the pictures as they are most of my description! Feel free to send me a message if you are not 100% sure about the item! If you need more time, please feel free to send me a message! Thank you for looking! Moths are often denoted as symbols of death from cultures all over the world, and some of the resemblances between the different myths are uncanny! I talked about one of these in a past MotW. But I was thoroughly surprised when I found a similar legend from across the world in China! Qing Ming is a festival in early April where people go out to enjoy the spring weather and honor the graves of their ancestors. Theres also an abundance of moths during the festival, but they have a special place in Chinese mythology! In ancient China, it was believed that moths were actually the souls of deceased people who came back during Qing Ming to visit their loved ones. Depending on the legend, the souls either possessed the insects, or were the physical manifestation of the soul itself. This is rooted in a Taoist belief, from the Book of Transformation by Tan Qiao. The belief is that existence is dependent entirely upon an emptiness of void in the universe. Sometimes, during the festival of Qing Ming, the moths find their ways into peoples homes and land on photos of the deceased. It is considered a serious taboo to kill or otherwise disturb the moth during Qing Ming, as its believed that they are turning a former loved one away. No matter whether you choose to believe in this myth of not, its still fascinating, and there have been several creepy occurrences revolving around it! For example, in 2003, a moth landed on Yuiiko Tans family alter during Qing Ming. They let it outside, but it would always return, causing the dogs from her own house and the neighborhood to go crazy. The moth hid behind her grandfathers photo, and followed her into her bedroom. Then it was gone. Yuiikos grandfather passed away on the day she was born, and she believes it mightve been his spirit in that moth coming to visit since he never got to meet her. Alex Yeoh had a less pleasant experience. In 2007, at the end of the Qing Ming festival, an Atlas Moth positioned itself on the parapet outside his apartment and refused to leave until it died a week later. The other tenants of the building refused to disturb it, and he soon learned that two people had committed suicide from that parapet before. Of course, there is evidence to refute this mythologymoths can get disoriented and thats how they find their way into homes. As for hiding behind picture frames, they like to hide in small, dark places away from predators. Atlas Moths are naturally lazy and refuse to fly whenever possible to conserve energy for mating and laying eggs. The item “Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED” is in sale since Friday, March 17, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “businessinferndale2011″ and is located in Ferndale, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Maker: Chinese
  • Type: Boxes
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Enamel Moth Box. The box comes from a wealthy local estate in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Bout 3″ 1/4 Long By 1″ 1/4 Tall. Very fine silver work with great detail! Please Look over the pictures as they are most of my description! Feel free to send me a message if you are not 100% sure about the item! If you need more time, please feel free to send me a message! Thank you for looking! Moths are often denoted as symbols of death from cultures all over the world, and some of the resemblances between the different myths are uncanny! I talked about one of these in a past MotW. But I was thoroughly surprised when I found a similar legend from across the world in China! Qing Ming is a festival in early April where people go out to enjoy the spring weather and honor the graves of their ancestors. Theres also an abundance of moths during the festival, but they have a special place in Chinese mythology! In ancient China, it was believed that moths were actually the souls of deceased people who came back during Qing Ming to visit their loved ones. Depending on the legend, the souls either possessed the insects, or were the physical manifestation of the soul itself. This is rooted in a Taoist belief, from the Book of Transformation by Tan Qiao. The belief is that existence is dependent entirely upon an emptiness of void in the universe. Sometimes, during the festival of Qing Ming, the moths find their ways into peoples homes and land on photos of the deceased. It is considered a serious taboo to kill or otherwise disturb the moth during Qing Ming, as its believed that they are turning a former loved one away. No matter whether you choose to believe in this myth of not, its still fascinating, and there have been several creepy occurrences revolving around it! For example, in 2003, a moth landed on Yuiiko Tans family alter during Qing Ming. They let it outside, but it would always return, causing the dogs from her own house and the neighborhood to go crazy. The moth hid behind her grandfathers photo, and followed her into her bedroom. Then it was gone. Yuiikos grandfather passed away on the day she was born, and she believes it mightve been his spirit in that moth coming to visit since he never got to meet her. Alex Yeoh had a less pleasant experience. In 2007, at the end of the Qing Ming festival, an Atlas Moth positioned itself on the parapet outside his apartment and refused to leave until it died a week later. The other tenants of the building refused to disturb it, and he soon learned that two people had committed suicide from that parapet before. Of course, there is evidence to refute this mythologymoths can get disoriented and thats how they find their way into homes. As for hiding behind picture frames, they like to hide in small, dark places away from predators. Atlas Moths are naturally lazy and refuse to fly whenever possible to conserve energy for mating and laying eggs. The item “Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED” is in sale since Wednesday, February 15, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “businessinferndale2011″ and is located in Ferndale, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Maker: Chinese
  • Type: Boxes
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED
Fine rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Enamel Moth Box. The box comes from a wealthy local estate in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Bout 3″ 1/4 Long By 1″ 1/4 Tall. Very fine silver work with great detail! Please Look over the pictures as they are most of my description! Feel free to send me a message if you are not 100% sure about the item! If you need more time, please feel free to send me a message! Thank you for looking! Moths are often denoted as symbols of death from cultures all over the world, and some of the resemblances between the different myths are uncanny! I talked about one of these in a past MotW. But I was thoroughly surprised when I found a similar legend from across the world in China! Qing Ming is a festival in early April where people go out to enjoy the spring weather and honor the graves of their ancestors. Theres also an abundance of moths during the festival, but they have a special place in Chinese mythology! In ancient China, it was believed that moths were actually the souls of deceased people who came back during Qing Ming to visit their loved ones. Depending on the legend, the souls either possessed the insects, or were the physical manifestation of the soul itself. This is rooted in a Taoist belief, from the Book of Transformation by Tan Qiao. The belief is that existence is dependent entirely upon an emptiness of void in the universe. Sometimes, during the festival of Qing Ming, the moths find their ways into peoples homes and land on photos of the deceased. It is considered a serious taboo to kill or otherwise disturb the moth during Qing Ming, as its believed that they are turning a former loved one away. No matter whether you choose to believe in this myth of not, its still fascinating, and there have been several creepy occurrences revolving around it! For example, in 2003, a moth landed on Yuiiko Tans family alter during Qing Ming. They let it outside, but it would always return, causing the dogs from her own house and the neighborhood to go crazy. The moth hid behind her grandfathers photo, and followed her into her bedroom. Then it was gone. Yuiikos grandfather passed away on the day she was born, and she believes it mightve been his spirit in that moth coming to visit since he never got to meet her. Alex Yeoh had a less pleasant experience. In 2007, at the end of the Qing Ming festival, an Atlas Moth positioned itself on the parapet outside his apartment and refused to leave until it died a week later. The other tenants of the building refused to disturb it, and he soon learned that two people had committed suicide from that parapet before. Of course, there is evidence to refute this mythologymoths can get disoriented and thats how they find their way into homes. As for hiding behind picture frames, they like to hide in small, dark places away from predators. Atlas Moths are naturally lazy and refuse to fly whenever possible to conserve energy for mating and laying eggs. The item “Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED” is in sale since Sunday, January 15, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “businessinferndale2011″ and is located in Ferndale, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Maker: Chinese
  • Type: Boxes
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Fine Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Moth Box early 19th century SIGNED