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1800s Chinese Hand Painted Round Storage Container

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 500.00 USD
1800s Chinese Hand Painted Round Storage Container
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Included in this lot we have a original Chinese hand painted round metal storage or shipping container originating from the 19th century. The container shows steel band construction with rivets holding the piece together. The piece features hand painted ornate floral and other repeating patterns. The patterns show colors of green, red, yellow, light green, blue, and teal. The container is free of makers marks or stamps. The piece is from an old fifth generation Montanan family estate in Helena, MT from the mining trade done with the Chinese who came to work on the rail roads and mines. The container shows good condition overall for its age with some wear across the piece. The piece measures 19" in diameter by 9 1/2" tall.