Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Winner's Medal Presentation Box Official winner’s medal box from the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, consisting of a beautifully crafted red rosewood presentation case, 6″ x 6″ x 1.75,″ with the lid bearing the engraved gilt emblem of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad and the inside bearing luminant yellow lining and a removable medal tray. The case is completed by its traditional Chinese brocade box, 6.75″ x 6.75″ x 2.5″, the overlying pattern redolent of the ‘Propitious Clouds’ design found on the official Beijing torch. In very fine condition.

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