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A collection of East Asian metal boxes and bowl

20th century
Several metal boxes marked: Made in China; metal apple box marked: Made in Hong Kong
Comprising four Chinese metal boxes of varying design, one with cloisonne and one with inlaid carved red stone, as well as one Japanese koshirae-menuki of a dragon; sold together with a yellow peking glass bowl, 6 pieces total
Largest box: 2.25" H x 4.25" Dia.; smallest box: 0.875" H x 3.125" Dia.; bowl: 2.25" H x 4.5" Dia.

  • Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
  • Condition: Each overall good condition with shelf wear, scattered minor scuffs, scratches, and inherent firing flaws commensurate with age. Very small linear imperfection in rim of bowl. Small area of loss to finish on the edge of the lid of the Japanese koshirae-menuki. No evidence of restoration under blacklight.

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November 30, 2022 10:00 AM PST
Monrovia, CA, US

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