Box with a lid; Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911; 18th century. Decoration inlaid with silver thread depicting dragons iconography, including a dragon with a pearl. Function: vessel for writing implements. Materials: inlay silver thread. Dimensions: height 4.5 cm, diameter 7.2 cm., A rounded, low-profile lidded container with a domed top and a short pedestal base, shown against a plain light gray background; the object appears dark brown with areas of muted red and subtle darker patterns on its surface, and the finish shows a slightly worn, aged look.
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Box with a lid; Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911; 18th century. Decoration inlaid with silver thread depicting dragons iconography, including a dragon with a pearl. Function: vessel for writing implements. Materials: inlay silver thread. Dimensions: height 4.5 cm, diameter 7.2 cm., A rounded, low-profile lidded container with a domed top and a short pedestal base, shown against a plain light gray background; the object appears dark brown with areas of muted red and subtle darker patterns on its surface, and the finish shows a slightly worn, aged look.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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