Chinese Brass Container Box

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by kardinalisimo, Oct 18, 2015.

  1. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    About 3" tall. What do you think it was used for? Storing tobacco? That pattern on the top of the lid makes no sense to me.
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    kardinalisimo, Oct 18, 2015
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  2. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    The thing on the top looks like a brush case. I'd speculate this is for ink powder.
     
    Ownedbybear, Oct 18, 2015
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    the sides look strange......bonzai's growing out of long neck vases ????? :confused::confused::confused:
     
    komokwa, Oct 18, 2015
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