Lot 273: A Chinese White Metal Hexagonal Box with Yuan...
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A Chinese White Metal Hexagonal Box with Yuan Shikai Coin Insets.
A Chinese hexagonal white metal box, each side decorated with intricate repoussé scenes of figures, landscapes, bamboo, and animals in relief panels. The top and underside are mounted with inset Yuan Shikai silver coins, framed by a continuous key-fret border.
L: Approximately 5cm
H: Approximately 2cm
Provenance: Private collection from a British gentleman.
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