Published Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Matchbox Holder
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East Asia, China, Republic of China, ca. 1920s CE. An openwork brass holder designed to take a standard box of small wood matches. The holder is ornamented identically on both sides with finely detailed cloisonne Imperial five-toed dragons against cloud backgrounds with waves below; each dragon encircles a blue pill, representing the elixir of immortality. Excellent worksmanship. Size: 1.6" L x 2.6" W (4.1 cm x 6.6 cm)
Published 2001 in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide," 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 40.
Provenance: private Owen collection, New Jersey, USA, acquired in the 1990s from a US-based dealer
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Published 2001 in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide," 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 40.
Provenance: private Owen collection, New Jersey, USA, acquired in the 1990s from a US-based dealer
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#128985
Condition
Nice patina from age and handling. Surface has light wear but motifs are very clear.
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Published Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Matchbox Holder
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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