CHINA, Late 19th century- Early 20th century - TONG TAI - Lot 99

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CHINA, Late 19th century- Early 20th century - TONG TAI - Lot 99
CHINA, Late 19th century- Early 20th century - TONG TAI Circular box in 800°/°° silver of purplish cross-section, resting on four console feet ending in three leaves, engraved floral decoration on the slightly domed lid. Stylized floral engraving on the top. The lid reveals a small mirror (damaged), suggesting that the box was a powder or blush box. Chinese 4-character hallmark: Tong Tai and "fine silver", late Qing dynasty work for export, Canton or Shanghai. Diameter: 10 cm H. 6 cm Weight : 178,6 g Shock and damaged hinge Provenance: according to family tradition, given to his cook by the last Emperor of China, Puyi. Information not documented.
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