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Lot 37
 
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CHINESE BOX

20th century
Cedarwood with brass hardware
Height: 5.25 in (13 cm)
Width: 13.75 in (35 cm)
Depth: 6.10 in (15.5 cm)

PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Mumbai

This is a Chinese weighing scale box made of cedarwood with original paktong-style brass corner ornaments, handles and fittings. The box consists of two drawers; one, which would hold the weighing scale and the other to store weights. Notice the original Chinese mark in one of the drawers at the base. These boxes were used by the Parsi community for opium trading during China-India opium trade.







  Lot 37 of 40  

OBJECTS AND SCULPTURES AUCTION
9-10 AUGUST 2023

Estimate



Winning Bid
Rs 31,200
$380

(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)



 









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