A CHINESE CARVED ELM CHAO ZHU CEREMONIAL COURT STYLE NECKLACE BOX, REPUBLIC PERIOD, CIRCA: 1912-1949, of circular form with patinated brass mounts and a gold leaf and black lacquer decorated interior. Height: 2 1/4 Diameter: 7 3/8"

Some pencil markings near mounts, a very mild crack along the grain, and very mild wear to the gold leaf interior, otherwise in very good condition, wear commensurate with age.

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