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Antique Chinese Bai-tong Hand Warmer
$750
£571.38
€652.07
CA$1,053.93
A$1,148.60
CHF 608.23
MX$13,795.84
NOK 7,700.34
SEK 7,079.70
DKK 4,870.27
About the Item
Antique Chinese Bai-tong Hand Warmer. The large rectangular bun form has a hinged overhead handle and filigree pierced lid in a hexagonal pattern. The solid sides has engraved decoration of flower medallions alternating with butterflies between foliate bands. Bai-tong (Paktong) also known as German silver or nickel silver is crafted of an alloy of white copper (50% copper, 25% nickel and 25% zinc) and is often polished resembling silver. Hand warmers, also known as sleeve censers (xiulu), are considered a luxury personal accessory. The container would hold a smoldering charcoal brick embedded in sand and ash which provided welcome warmth in unheated rooms. Incense was often added to impart a pleasant fragrance.
Condition: Minor scratches and blemishes commensurate to signs of age and use, otherwise fine.
Measuring with overhead handle resting at the side: 5.5 in. high x 9 in. long x 6.5 in. deep. (14 x 23 x 16.5cm).
Weight: 4 lbs. 6 oz. (1986 g.)
Circa 1890.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 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:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: TM-UH901731stDibs: LU1778247947392
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