On offer is an antique Chinese Canton enamel matchbox holder dating to the late Qing dynasty, circa 1890 to 1900. The rectangular holder is formed from what appears to be copper or bronze and decorated with colourful enamel.

The front features a finely painted bird perched among pink and yellow flowers against a pale blue ground. The interior is inscribed China. A beautiful late 19th century Chinese Canton enamel matchbox holder with strong colour and charming naturalistic decoration.

Key Features

• Antique Chinese Canton enamel matchbox holder.
• Late Qing dynasty, circa 1890 to 1900.
• Enamel decoration over an apparent copper or bronze base.
• Painted bird and floral design against a blue ground.
• Interior inscribed China.
• Condition. Crazing and tight hairlines to the enamel, with age related surface wear and small areas of enamel loss visible in the photographs.
• Size. 55 by 40 by 20 mm.

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Stock Code

120826