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Petite Etched Chinese Opium Box, c. 1900
$480
£368.62
€422.43
CA$675.72
A$756.96
CHF 394.44
MX$9,233.32
NOK 5,012.48
SEK 4,726.41
DKK 3,152.93
About the Item
A petite 19th-century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box is formed of brass with a copper interior and is etched with painterly Chinese characters.
- Dimensions:Height: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Width: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CDKZ0401stDibs: LU820042909382
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