258 - China, Qing Dynasty, Travel Jewelry Box. 1880–1910. Wood and brass. Dimensions: 21.5 x 38 x 27 cm. Jewelry box or chest made of dark wood (rosewood or huanghuali), with wrought brass trim, bat-shaped hinges, ring-shaped side handles, and a large central lock formed by two symmetrically facing fish—one of the most powerful and elegant symbols of good fortune, harmony, and prosperity. An auspicious inscription appears at the top. Once opened, the cabinet features small drawers and a mirror beneath the lift-up top. The chest rests on a small matching wooden table or pedestal. (2) Very slight signs of wear.

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