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Lot 40:
Description
A Silver betel nut box modelled in the form of a reclining stag. The piece is of two-part construction with a horizontal split through the midsection. The upper half features a head with slender curved antlers and stylized facial features, with the neck and spine decorated with bands of ornate repoussé scrollwork and wave-like patterns. The lower half forms the base and legs, depicting the animal in a resting pose. The interior surfaces are unpolished and exhibit a darkened, oxidized finish. The underside is stamped between the rear legs with the characters T907 and 790.
Length: 7.6 cm
Height: 6.4 cm.
Condition report:
The item is in good condition with visible surface tarnish throughout, particularly within the recessed areas of the decorative casting (photo 1). The interior shows significant darkening and oxidation residue (photo 5). There are no visible cracks or structural repairs, and the two halves fit together securely.
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