{"product_id":"boite-ancienne-sculptee-a-decor-de-singes","title":"Antique carved opium box","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"560\" data-start=\"269\"\u003e Antique miniature box with two compartments, carved from bone, used for storing opium. The object has two adjoining cavities and a hinged lid, designed for easy opening and closing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"886\" data-start=\"562\"\u003e The exterior is decorated with finely engraved monkeys, visible on the lid, and foliage around the rim. This stylized figurative decoration is part of an Asian decorative tradition where the monkey is a symbolic motif associated with agility, intelligence, and observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1448\" data-start=\"1252\"\u003e The natural patina, the slight traces of use and the finesse of the sculpture suggest an ancient Asian manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1450\"\u003e An object to add to a collection of Asian art, or a cabinet of curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1450\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1450\"\u003eMaterial: bone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1450\"\u003e Length: 8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1450\"\u003e Width: 4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1450\"\u003e Height: 4.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1450\"\u003e Origin: Asia - 19th or early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La porte d'Illica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55833451200838,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/0535\/2006\/files\/boite-ancienne-sculptee-os-singes-asie-laportedillica-artisanat.jpg?v=1768769735","url":"https:\/\/laportedillica.com\/en\/products\/boite-ancienne-sculptee-a-decor-de-singes","provider":"La porte d'Illica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}