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Rare Antique Chinese Qing Carved Coconut Bowl Tea Cup

$395
£303.86
€352.70
CA$557.04
A$623.98
CHF 327.74
MX$7,587.44
NOK 4,150.24
SEK 3,939.69
DKK 2,632.30

About the Item

Chinese coconut carved shell pewter tea cup, likely from the Qing Dynasty. These cups were considered rare and valuable, with the Chinese believing that both coconuts and silver could detect poison. Beautiful executed hand-carved wood with metal sheath lining. Dia 2 x H 1.25 in
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Diameter: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hyattsville, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU985745179202

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