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Chinese Pewter Four-Tier Stacking Sweetmeat Box
Era: Late Qing–Republic Period, c. 1880–1940
Origin: China
Material: Pewter, Gold-Etched Decoration
Overview: A …
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Chinese Pewter Four-Tier Stacking Sweetmeat Box
Era: Late Qing–Republic Period, c. 1880–1940
Origin: China
Material: Pewter, Gold-Etched Decoration
Overview: A Chinese pewter four-tier circular stacking box with fitted lid, decorated throughout with gold-etched auspicious motifs. The lid depicts two boys at play amid lotus blossoms in the classic baizi tradition. Each tier carries a distinct design — swallows amid lingzhi clouds, peaches and foliage, chrysanthemums, and fruiting branches — all symbols of longevity and good fortune. Polished pewter interior.
Specifications: Height: 4.5" | Diameter: 4" | Four tiers plus fitted lid
Condition: Age-appropriate wear to interior and exterior surfaces; gold decoration remains well-defined; fully functional and displays beautifully.
Historical Significance: Tiered sweetmeat boxes were essential to Chinese ceremonial gift-giving and festive entertaining, used to present candied fruits, nuts, and preserves during New Year and wedding celebrations.
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- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 4ʺD × 4.5ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pewter
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Condition: Age-appropriate wear to interior and exterior surfaces; gold decoration remains well-defined; fully functional and displays beautifully. Condition: Age-appropriate wear to interior and exterior surfaces; gold decoration remains well-defined; fully functional and displays beautifully. less
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