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    Posted 5 years ago

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    steviej
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    this is a neat box from an estate. I have no idea of what is supposed to fit in it. It must be very thin. I also do not know the origin.

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    1. Congcu, 5 years ago
      What are the dimensions? Calling card case, cigarette case?
    2. steviej, 5 years ago
      cigarette case size
    3. Congcu, 5 years ago
      Maybe that is what it is.
    4. wma, 4 years ago
      This is fascinating! It is an unfinished box for calling cards made in Guangzhou (Canton) I am guessing anywhere from the 19th to early 20th c.

      Here is a comparable example on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chinese-Cantonese-Carved-Wood-Visiting-Card-Case-19th-C-/233572481764

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