Antique Chinese silver-plated round opium box with garden scene (2348)

Antique Chinese silver-plated round opium box with garden scene (2348)
Antique Chinese silver-plated round opium box with garden scene (2348)
Antique Chinese silver-plated round opium box with garden scene (2348)
Antique Chinese silver-plated round opium box with garden scene (2348)
Antique Chinese silver-plated round opium box with garden scene (2348)
Antique Chinese silver-plated round opium box with garden scene (2348)
Antique Chinese silver-plated round opium box with garden scene (2348)
Antique Chinese silver-plated round opium box with garden scene (2348)
Antique Chinese silver-plated round opium box with garden scene (2348)

Antique Chinese silver-plated round opium box with garden scene (2348)
Antique Chinese silver-plated round opium box with garden scene – (2348) Small round silver-plated opium box engraved all around with a garden scene and two Cranes and a Peach on the lid. The scene depicts a lady and a gentleman standing under willow trees. A willow tree grows bright green young shoots which have the color of jadeite (Fei Tsui). The color Green (Lu) is also a pun for’Official Salary’ (Lu) and represents future Prosperity. The lady and gentleman symbolize a Harmonious Marriage and it could well be possible that this small opium box once belonged to a woman. It dates from the end of the Qing (1644 – 1912) to the early Republic period (1912 – 1947). Height 3.4 cm. Diameter 2.6 cm. The difference will be reimbursed. ALSO SEE OUR OTHER ITEMS SUCH AS CHINESE SILVER, HATS, SEWING ITEMS, MING POTTERY OBJECTS, CHINESE & AFRICAN BRONZES, COLONS. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Other Chinese Antiques”. The seller is “lowlands-collection” and is located in this country: NL. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Age: 1900-1940
  • Primary Material: Mixed Materials
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Color: Silver

Antique Chinese silver-plated round opium box with garden scene (2348)