Chinese Jewelry Box
27 September 2018
Description

Chinese Jewelry box which is made out of Jade. It is a small item that stands to 10m and is 22.5m wide.

Provenance

Bought in China from a dealer/gallery.

Acquired from
Gallery/Dealer
For sale
Yes
Answered within 2 days
By Klaus
Sep 29, 20:51 UTC
Fair Market Value
$100 - $200 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be a modern bowenite carving in the shape of chinese headrest / pillow, sometimes called "opium pillow" ( which it is not ). Bowenite / Serpentine is much easier to carve than jadeite. The pillow in your possesion shows a pair of bats "fu" ( homonym to fu = luck) and the character "shou" for long life on the lid. The lower part of the pillow / box is decorated with dragons chasing a pearl. The estimate is based on similar items offered or sold at auction. There is no measurement for the sentimental value you might attach to it.

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