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Late 19th Century Engraved Chinese Brass Box with Carved Nephrite White Jade Lid

About the Item

Antique carved nephrite white jade from a ruyi, mounted to the hinged lid of a conforming brass box. The inside of the lid and outer surfaces are engraved with propitious symbols. China, made for the American market, circa 1893.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1893
  • Condition:
    Brass surfaces have been cleaned and polished. Wear commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kenilworth, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 52701stDibs: LU6534228437802
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