A c1875 Chinese export silver playing card box. A rare form in CES. Standing behind his desk as a figure kneels begging for mercy. Two armed guards stand at either side of the desk, as well as attendant. Others wait in line. Tall pine and cypress trees, lush foliage. Sides with soft engraved bamboo on rocky ground. This rare c1875 Chinese export silver playing card case. Is 3 3/4 inches by 2 5/8 inches and 4 3/4 (standard) ounces. Signed for Wang Hing. Lustreous silver patina throughout. A goo deal of the facial features of the figures retained. The item “Chinese Export Silver Box TAX COLLECTOR Wang Hing” is in sale since Thursday, April 27, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “supershrink” and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Playing card case Box
- Age: 1850-1899
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Region of Origin: China
- Primary Material: Silver
- Maker: Wang Hing