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Antique Chinese Opium Box in Hammered Brass, Decorated with a Scene of a Rider

About the Item

The cylindrical opium container is executed in hammered brass and decorated with an expressive repose design of a rider in a landscape with blossom trees and birds. The lid is decorated with a shou symbol, which refers to a long life.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.37 in (6 cm)Width: 1.19 in (3 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Leuven , BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 19581stDibs: LU3301124508722
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