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Chinese Pewter Gourd Box, c. 1920s
$380
£294.47
€334.16
CA$544.64
A$598.12
CHF 307.89
MX$7,156.68
NOK 3,920.11
SEK 3,673.73
DKK 2,495.63
About the Item
For one short decade, from around 1910 to 1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling commercial centers of Shanghai and Canton. Drawn to pewter’s soft, silvery glow, artists took advantage of the alloy’s malleability and low melting point to fashion beautifully crafted teakettles and canisters that rivaled the workmanship of fine porcelain.
This precious little box is sculpted of pewter in the shape of a gourd or pumpkin, a fruit thought to carry blessings of abundance because of its many seeds. A charming addition to an autumn table setting, the small box is topped with a knob shaped as a curling tendril and two slender leaves of contrasting brass.
- Dimensions:Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Diameter: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:c. 1910-20s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: DCY0671stDibs: LU820047293562
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