Lot 1330 , A 19th century Chinese melon-shaped silvered bronze box and cover, applied with gold figures of dragons in flight, Tang dynasty or later, 19cm diameter 10cm high

A 19th century Chinese melon-shaped silvered bronze box and cover, applied with gold figures of dragons in flight, Tang dynasty or later, 19cm diameter 10cm high

£100-150

Condition:
Provenance - the vendor purchased this box and cover from a specialist dealer in Perth, Australia as Tang dynasty. Green verdigris to interior centre. Generally a little worn. Slightly misshapen with nicks to edges.

Sold for £260