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SILVER TOBACCO BOX WITH ENAMEL DECORATION CHINA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
SILVER TOBACCO BOX WITH ENAMEL DECORATION CHINA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
An exquisite silver box of rectangular form with gently rounded corners, decorated on both sides with polychrome enamel. The enamel decoration is composed of lush floral arrangements featuring fully blossomed peonies, buds, and dense foliage. The ornament is applied to both the lid and the reverse side, forming a cohesive decorative ensemble.The composition is executed in a manner characteristic of Chinese decorative art, with softly modelled petals and subtle tonal gradations. The peonies, rendered in lilac-purple and white tones with green foliage, are associated in Chinese artistic tradition with notions of honour, wealth, rank, and prosperity. In museum descriptions, they are often identified as one of the most significant auspicious motifs in Chinese decorative arts.The smooth silver side panels form a restrained frame for the enamel plaques. The hinge is neatly constructed, and the lid closes tightly. The object was intended for storing tobacco or smoking accessories and belongs to the category of Chinese export silver of the early 20th century, a period when decorative works in metal, enamel, lacquer, and porcelain were actively produced for both the domestic market and international trade.Marks: Absent or indistinct on the present example.Dimensions: Length: cm; Width: cm; Height: cm.Weight: g.Condition: Good. Minor signs of use. The enamel is well preserved, with possible minimal age-related hairline cracks.Provenance: Private collection.
Begins 03.05.2026
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SILVER TOBACCO BOX WITH ENAMEL DECORATION CHINA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
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An elegant rectangular silver box with a hinged lid, executed in the traditions of Chinese decorative and applied arts of the early 20th century. The lid is adorned with a relief composition depicting two rabbits among grasses and a blossoming branch. The vegetal motif is enriched with polychrome enamel in soft yellow, white, and green tones, lending the scene painterly depth and refined decorative expressiveness.The subject carries an allegorical meaning. In Chinese symbolism, the rabbit is associated with the moon, longevity, and harmony, while the blossoming branch signifies spring renewal and prosperity. The composition is rendered in a sophisticated manner, emphasizing fluid lines and finely worked metal textures. The surface of the body displays a subtle satin finish with a gentle patina that highlights the age of the object.The interior is finished smoothly and intended for storing tobacco or aromatic mixtures. The piece is of particular interest as an example of export or salon silver from the late Qing or early Republican period.Marks: Chinese maker’s marks with a fineness designation “900”; additional workshop marks on the inner rim.Dimensions: Length — cm; width — cm; height — cm.Weight: g.Condition: Good. Minor signs of use and light patina consistent with age. Enamel intact, relief remains crisp.Provenance: Private European collection.
Begins 03.05.2026
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