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Chinese
Ming Dynasty Brass and Tzutan Opium Container
SHIH-SOU Signed
Origin :
China
Period
& Style : 16th
to 17th Century, Later Ming Dynasty
Material
: The
caver and bottom made of brass, the body made of Tzutan
rosewood.
Size
& Weight : H. 5.4cm D. 3.8cm ( caver ), D.
4.3cm ( bottom )
Condition
: Good
Shih-Sou signed on the bottom, he was a very famous bronze scholar artist
in the later Ming Dynasty, circa 16th to 17th Century. His works have
been attractive the Chinese antique collectors for more than 400 years,
there are many reproduction or fake pieces in the market.
This is a genuine one and very rare to find such as small but refined and
cute piece. This container might be used for keeping the opium.
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