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Chinese Bronze Opium Pallet, c. 1900

$88
£66.35
€76.46
CA$122.08
A$136.79
CHF 71.20
MX$1,673.41
NOK 903.81
SEK 853.63
DKK 570.80
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About the Item

This elegant bronze tool dates to the late 19th century and was originally one of many accessories that comprised an opium smoking kit. The shovel-like tool ends in a flat, rectangular pallet, once used as a smooth surface for rolling balls of opium paste.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CDKZ0141stDibs: LU820042909412

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