ANTIQUE CHINESE BRASS DRAGON RELIEF MATCH SAFE VESTA CASE C.1900

A beautifully detailed antique Chinese dragon match safe (vesta case) featuring a bold high-relief coiled dragon with cloud motifs covering all surfaces, with the dragon's scaly body wrapping around the hinged lid — a wonderful example of late Victorian-era Chinese decorative metalwork made for the Western market. • MATERIALS: Brass with aged patina and green verdigris highlights in recessed areas • ERA: Late Victorian / Edwardian, c. 1890–1910 • MAKER/MARKS: Unmarked • MEASUREMENTS: 1 3/4" tall x 1 1/4" wide (4.4 cm x 3.2 cm); 11.8 grams • CONDITION: Very good; rich aged patina with natural verdigris in recesses, hinge functions, normal wear consistent with age and use

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