Silver container (part a) with lid (part b). The circular compartment is mounted on an ornate stand with a four-legged base, and tall flame-like superstructure. The compartment is mounted vertically, and has a raised dragon design on both the front and back. Along the upper edge of the compartment and its lid are holes.

• Narrative

  This set of containers and spoons (3443/1-16) were given to the donor's family in the mid-1950s, from their elderly neighbour, Mrs. Bissett, who lived in Hopkins Landing. Her husband had worked for a steamship company which made regular trips to east Asia in the late 19th/early 20th century, and brought many objects home on his return voyages.

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• Type of Item container
• Culture Chinese
• Material silver metal
• Measurements height 9.9 cm, width 5.2 cm, depth 4.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Penny Connell
• Received from Penny Connell

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• Made in China

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• Ownership Date before September 16, 2020
• Acquisition Date on September 16, 2020

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3443/0010 a-b