A Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Bronze Ingot-Form Snuff Box, 84AX
Cast bronze ingot-shaped container with a fitted lid. The lid surface carries incised decoration depicting a reclining figure beneath pine branches, paired with vertical columns of carved Chinese inscription. A simple railing is rendered in the background. The bronze surface bears natural patina and wear consistent with age. The form was made for small personal storage. Height 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.), width 7 cm (2 3/4 in.).
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
Cast bronze ingot-shaped container with a fitted lid. The lid surface carries incised decoration depicting a reclining figure beneath pine branches, paired with vertical columns of carved Chinese inscription. A simple railing is rendered in the background. The bronze surface bears natural patina and wear consistent with age. The form was made for small personal storage. Height 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.), width 7 cm (2 3/4 in.).
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
