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Late 19th/20th Century Shopkeeper
s Money Box with Blessings, Southern China
$1,500
£1,136.68
€1,309.90
CA$2,121.41
A$2,281.40
CHF 1,219.87
MX$27,513.07
NOK 15,426.10
SEK 14,055.16
DKK 9,787.82
About the Item
Shopkeeper’s Money Box with Blessings
Southern China
Late 19th/early 20th century
Wood, bamboo
H: 7 in x W: 14.75 in x D: 11.75 in
Two dragons sit surrounding a pearl of wisdom on the front cover of this unique bamboo box. The text on the box reads… “The business is prosperous and brings in a lot of money.” There are circle shapes along the borders of the box which represent coins. On the lower portion of the front, Chinese characters list four riddles and state, “If you answer all four correctly you will be given a fifth blessing”.
The blessings are described as:
1. May you have many sons.
2. May you be a righteous gentile man.
3. Be wealthy.
4. Have a long life.
5. Have a good death.
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Depth: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th century/20th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: VS-11052025-11stDibs: LU1778247397042
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