Antique Chinese Export Bronze Repousse Cloisonne Cigarette Case Trinket Box

Description

Up for your consideration is a very rare antique 19
th
century chinese export qing dynasty solid bronze repousse cloisonne enamel cigarette case small humidor trinket box. Magnificent very fine floral pine cone leaf squirrel ? raised repousse pattern detail with wonderful cloisonne enamel highlights .Very Unique ! It is 6 ¾ inches by 4 by 2 ½ tall .China stamped hallmark on bottom ,most likely made for export last quarter of 1800 early 1900's .Would have had a wood lining originally it is missing ,not uncommon with these older pieces where the wood dries out decays and is discarded at some point .Normal weathering from age and a small dent on right front side,it is in otherwise very good overall as shown solid condition for a piece of this great age . Great fresh recent fine estate find
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