Offered for sale is an antique Chinese opium box (number 201). The outside of the box is made out of paktong. An alloy of zinc, copper and nickel. The inside of the box is made of copper. The box was used to carry opium. Opium smoking in China began in the early 18th century and it flourished for the next 200 years. This box is most probably from the end of the 19th century. Condition is good, commensurate with age. Approximate dimensions: 2 x 1 5/8. The item “Antique Chinese Opium Box #201″ is in sale since Wednesday, November 3, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “fivebats” and is located in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Region of Origin: China
• Age: Qing dynasty
• Primary Material: paktong
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Color: like silver
• Type: Boxes