A Chinese Silver Zoomorphic Box
A Chinese Silver Zoomorphic Box
an animal shaped box, removable head that serves as a cover and fits into neck securely, the animal is cast with low relief decoration of archaic scroll pattern and taotie faces, the animal has hooved feet and his legs are tucked underneath his body, tests silver, exact silver content unknown.
4 x 5 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.
From the Collection of Mary Bryan Griswold Smith, Greensboro, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Some tarnish; rubbing and wear.
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A Chinese Silver Zoomorphic Box
an animal shaped box, removable head that serves as a cover and fits into neck securely, the animal is cast with low relief decoration of archaic scroll pattern and taotie faces, the animal has hooved feet and his legs are tucked underneath his body, tests silver, exact silver content unknown.
4 x 5 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.
From the Collection of Mary Bryan Griswold Smith, Greensboro, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Some tarnish; rubbing and wear.
