19th C Chinese Gilt Silver & Enamel Squirrel Box with Carved Jade & Cinnabar

  
19th C Chinese Gilt Silver & Enamel Squirrel Box with Carved Jade & Cinnabar. Beautiful Antique 19th C Chinese Gilt Silver Box. Box is decorated with Enamelled Squirrels, Grapes and Vines. Lid is made with Inlaid Hardstone & Carved Jade, Amethyst, Chalcedony & Cinnabar. Even the Underside of the Lid is Gloriously Decorated!

Box measures appx 5" x 3 7/8" x 2 and has total weight of 476 gms. Some Gilt Wear on the bottom exposing the Silver Base. Overall Condition is Excellent with very little enamel wear. From a fine old Dallas Estate.

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1. Color: Gold
2. Maker: Unknown
3. Type: Box
4. Primary Material: Gilt Silver
5. Age: 1850-1899
6. Region of Origin: China
7. Original/Reproduction: Original