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Set of Four Petite Glass Chinese Medicine Bottles

$118per set
£88.97per set
€102.53per set
CA$163.70per set
A$183.42per set
CHF 95.48per set
MX$2,243.89per set
NOK 1,211.92per set
SEK 1,144.65per set
DKK 765.40per set
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About the Item

A set of four petite medicine vials of hand-blown glass from an early 20th-century Chinese apothecary, likely originally used to store liquid opium known as chandu. Additional Dimensions: Far Left Bottle: 0.75"W x 0.5"D x 1.75"H Middle Left Bottle: 0.5"W x 0.5"D x 2.25"H Middle Right Bottle: 0.75"W x 0.5"D x 2.25"H Far Right Bottle: 0.75"W x 0.75"D x 2"H
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Width: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CDKZ0821stDibs: LU820042909232

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