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<p>[QUOTE="Any Jewelry, post: 354728, member: 2844"]They certainly look Chinese. The seal could mean it was approved for export. Mission probably refers to the representatives of a foreign country in China. There used to be European and American trade missions in China.</p><p>Many countries prohibit the export of items that are significant to the country's cultural heritage. Exporters will offer their items for approval and if export is permitted they will get paperwork and/or seals as proof.</p><p>You can find seals on antique items, but some sellers also offer new items for export approval, just to get a seal, so buyers will think it is old.</p><p>This doesn't apply here, your trays have genuine age.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Any Jewelry, post: 354728, member: 2844"]They certainly look Chinese. The seal could mean it was approved for export. Mission probably refers to the representatives of a foreign country in China. There used to be European and American trade missions in China. Many countries prohibit the export of items that are significant to the country's cultural heritage. Exporters will offer their items for approval and if export is permitted they will get paperwork and/or seals as proof. You can find seals on antique items, but some sellers also offer new items for export approval, just to get a seal, so buyers will think it is old. This doesn't apply here, your trays have genuine age.[/QUOTE]
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