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An antique Chinese box of enamel over silvered copper and with a carved bone Man with Beard figure at center top.

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An exquisite antique circa 1890 Chinese export handmade enamel over silvered copper and carved bovine bone Elderly Man design hinged box. A unique piece no doubt! I've never seen another! Hand incised design of leaves and flowers under the enamel centering a large carved bovine bone figure of an elderly Chinese man wearing traditional robes and hat. Extremely detailed and dimensional carving! I've examined the carving closely, and it is definitely bovine bone not ivory as you can clearly see in my closeups. (I'm a certified gemologist, and I guarantee this item to be as described.) The fine hand-incised details have then been given touches of paint to accentuate them and give the carving further unique character. The box measures 6" long by 3.75" wide by 1.75" high at the edges. The carving measures 4.25" long by 1.5" wide by about 1/2" thick at center. Unmarked. There are a few very small dings to the enamel on the outsides of the box as shown. Also, the inside of the box has considerable wear to the silver-plating. This could be easily covered by lining the inside with an appropriate cloth or other material. I've left it as found, and I'm leaving any restoration to the new owner. The carved figure is without damage of any kind. Overall very good antique condition.
April 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM