Antique Chinese silver engraved box, Qing export style with oriental seal.
Antique Chinese silver engraved box, Qing export style with oriental seal.
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Antique octagonalsilver box, decorated with high-relief carvings of exotic birds among flowering branches—motifs associated with harmony, longevity, and beauty intraditional Chinese iconography. The lid and interior also feature Chinese characters, generally linked to auspicious wishes such as "happiness" or "long life."
Based on its formal and technical characteristics (repudding, symmetrical composition, naturalistic scene), this piece could be attributed to the style known as Chinese Export Silver, developed between the mid-19th and early 20th centuries for the Western market. The hallmark on the base, with oriental characters, suggests a possible origin in workshops in southern China, such as Guangzhou or Shanghai, although this has not been conclusively identified.
A piece of great decorative, artisanal, and historical value. Perfect for collectors of Asian silverware, oriental art, or antiques with cultural significance.
Characteristics:
Approximate dimensions: Length 5.3 cm, height 1.9 cm, and width 3.2 cm. Weight: 24.44 grams
**Composition:
Main material: Silver.
Distinctive features: Visible. At the base, a rectangular punch in relief with Chinese characters is visible, most likely a workshop mark or author's signature, accompanied by an additional symbol that may refer to the purity of the silver or the city of origin.
Acid test: Performed.
Other materials: No.
**Additional Details: These items are not new; they show signs of use and may have scratches and tarnish due to age. Please review the photos carefully. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Pay attention to the details!
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