Solid Sterling Silver Chinese Moth and Bats Tomb Box SIGNED C Qing Ching Dynasty
Hello my name’s Mama, welcome to my Ebayshop. Stunning Sterling Silver Button Hook. This is one of the best examples we can find on the internet. Stunning 925 sterling silver box. This is a very fine piece. An early Qingming box for tomb sweeping day. Complex engraved decoration to body. Superb detailing to lid inclusive of figural bat hinges. Makers mark to underside of base. A finely crafted early Chinese solid silver moth box. This is a genuine antique. Ancient Chinese folklore believe mirrors frighten away evil spirits who are fearful of their own appearance. Ming also referred to as Tomb Sweeping Day, is a traditional festival dedicated to paying respect to family. Images say it all. Overall this piece is in a good vintage condition. As with any vintage pieces, it shows signs of use but this is due to its age and intended use. It has the usual wear associated of any item of this age, such as some scratches, scuffs. We chose not to clean our pieces. Some people like there silver in the original oxidized condition. This is choice is left to the personal preference of the custumer. 10.5cm x 8.5 cm x 5cm. This ensures that the item is traceable. We will of course combine packaging for multiple items. The item “Solid Sterling Silver Chinese Moth and Bats Tomb Box SIGNED C Qing Ching Dynasty” is in sale since Saturday, April 14, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Boxes”. The seller is “mamavintageshop” and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Product: Box
- Region of Origin: Chinese
- Primary Material: Silver
- Age: Pre-1800
- Original/Repro: Antique Original
- Features: Signed