An intricate, hands on, colorful hinged box to add to a collection or use to decorate the home. The heavy brass box has a silver (colored) patina and has been enameled in turquoise, cobalt and aubergine enamels in a scrolling peony design. You can see the golden color of the brass coming through the silver. The box has a simple pin hinge. The box rests flat on a surface with its bun feet. It has the mark MADE IN CHINA on the center of the base. 4 3/8″ wide x 3 ΒΌ” (8.3 cm) deep x 1 7/8 (4.8 cm) tall. Weighs 12.0 oz (340 g). There is wear to both the silver-colored patina, as well as to some of the turquoise enamels. The hinge is bent, which prevents the lid from closing snugly. There is wear and staining inside the box. A great Chinese box to add to a collection or use to store little knick knacks. We just ask that you notify us before returning and obtain our authorization. This will ensure quick processing. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “bearandraven” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Primary Material: Brass
- Color: Silver
- Age: 1900-1940
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
