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Antique Asian Export Silver Cigarette Case with Battlescene

$1,136.38
$1,420.4820% Off
£832.94
£1,041.1820% Off
€940
€1,17520% Off
CA$1,562.98
CA$1,953.7220% Off
A$1,702.11
A$2,127.6420% Off
CHF 894.36
CHF 1,117.9520% Off
MX$20,792.59
MX$25,990.7320% Off
NOK 11,108.47
NOK 13,885.5920% Off
SEK 10,504.55
SEK 13,130.6920% Off
DKK 7,157.15
DKK 8,946.4320% Off

About the Item

A fine entirely handcrafted antique cigarette case with a gilded interior. Its front depicts a battle scene where the warriors, presumably Chinese Gods, wears mythological masks. We believe one of them is of Kailu or Kaishan. The details to the dramatic lid is executed meticulously. Take a look at the warriors garments/uniforms or the ground the battle is taking place on. As for the 'ground' we believe a markers mark and/or hallmark is hidden somewhere within (possibly below the resting foot of the warrior to the right). The case has acid-tested to being at least 800/1000 silver. It was made in the 19th Century in Asia, probably China. Measurements: 9x7x2 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.76 in (7 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wellkept antique order with ware and patina consistent with age. The hinge and lid-mechanism are stabil and sound.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782233152022

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