Rare opium box, container with engraved decoration - China – Qing dynasty. Up for auction, coming from our own collection, is this antique Chinese straits silver opium box. It has a nice embossed all-round floral decoration. These boxes are used in the late Qing dynasty for storing opium. Cylindrical and oval boxes are well known. They were often treasured by the former owner. Finished with a beautiful pearl edge! Please see similar boxes, sold on auction! Date: Qing period late 19th Century. Size: Height of box ca. 4,5cm, width ca. 3,8cm. Weight: Weighing 58,52 gram on a laboratory scale. Condition: In fine used condition, some signs of wear and tear from use and polishing, but no damage. Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible, we return postage costs.