Antique Qing Chinese Export silver enameled relief wood-lined opium box with designs of Foo Dogs, grapes/vines & Chrysanthemums in floral meander pattern with Chinese Key design on feet. Only the feet are copper. The wood lining piece on bottom inside is removable but the one inside lid is stationary. There is one front corner with damaged enamel and a back foot that is slightly bent but still attached and functional. The rest of the box is intact. Stamped “CHINA” on bottom. Ask for additional photos if needed. 4-3/4″ L x 3-5/8″ W x 1-7/8 H. Consider all pictures as part of the visual description of this item. More pictures available as needed. Antique condition as in photos. May have scuffs, scratches, patina, dings, bends or other types of wear from previous use, age and/or storage. Please note: For technical reasons beyond our control, the image you see on your screen may vary in color and/or shade/intensity slightly from the image we have posted and from the actual. We strive to edit the photos so they will appear as close to the real object as possible, however, in digital processing, it is not always possible to be exactly precise. All surface anomalies, inconsistencies of color and other non-uniform characteristics are inherent age-acquired qualities of antiques and are not interpreted as imperfections or damages. Thank you for your understanding. Possible inaccuracies in dating and/or cultural attributions do not constitute “grossly not as described”. Archaeological and anthropological interpretations and opinions may vary widely amongst collectors & scholars. The information presented herein represents the studied opinion of the author of this post who is neither an expert nor claims any affiliation with any academic or archaeological/anthropological institutions and is for informational purposes only. It is in no way meant to supercede or supplant any published, non-published or transient interpretations or any other information which my be currently widely accepted as fact. Ll surface/cosmetic/structural anomalies, inconsistencies of color and other non-uniform characteristics which may be present, are inherent qualities of antiques and are not considered as imperfections or “not as described”, regardless of whether or not they can be detected in listing photos or have been mentioned in the listing text. Note: We will not cancel any orders whether paid or unpaid unless we cannot fulfill them for any unforeseen reason. Please be sure you want the item before purchasing or making an offer. The item “Antique Chinese Export Silver Enameled Opium Box Foo Dogs Chrysanthemums” is in sale since Sunday, October 27, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Other Chinese Antiques”. The seller is “bagabond99″ and is located in Butler, Alabama. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Region of Origin: China
- Age: 1850-1899
- Primary Material: Silver
- Maker: unknown
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Color: Multi-Color
