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Antique Chinese Export Repousse Silver Box with Phoenix, Dragon, Longevity 壽

$595
£450.66
€517.56
CA$833.79
A$906.50
CHF 480.63
MX$10,866.61
NOK 6,108.51
SEK 5,596.22
DKK 3,868.14

About the Item

A fine antique Chinese export repousse silver box. Decorated to the lid with a central stylized depiction of the character 壽 (shòu, longevity) stylized like the Sun amidst the clouds with a phoenix to its left and a dragon to its right. Of China's Four Symbols, these 2 together represent both young old yang energy - the white half of yin-yang that represents the heavens (among other things). The bottom half of the box decorated with repousse vine decoration and an applied oval foot. Simply a wonderful piece of Chinese export silver! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There is some light edge wear, some fine light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: Unmarked Fineness: Unmarked for silver fineness. Measurements: Height: ca. 47mm Length: ca. 70mm Width: ca. 42mm Weight: ca. 44.5 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.86 in (4.7 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)Depth: 1.66 in (4.2 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silver,Repoussé
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Please see item description.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 6122024135924DSAINVCHJ221stDibs: LU1610240634762

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