A Fine Chinese Export Silver Soap Box w/Buffalo & Dragons, Hung Chong, Canton/Shanghai, c1900. A really fantastic box of good size and weight. It may or may not originally have had a glass liner. The base is finely pierced and decorated with rampant dragons among clouds. The cover is finely engraved with similar dragons and background. It is surmounted by a model of a buffalo - symbol of the Chinese New Year in 2021. Condition is great apart from a small repaired split to the rim of th...e base and another lightly bruised area. A rare thing. It weighs a total of almost 140 grams or nearly 5oz. Dimensions: 12.4cm long x 7.5cm wide x 6.5cm high.99p start and no reserve!Postage will be Special Delivery or Tracked Worldwide. Happy Bidding!