A Chinese metal tobacco box and two picture frames, the straight-sided brass, copper and white metal box with engraved script and scenes, the pull off top with an applied, pierced and embossed floral and scroll motif, a shaped rectangular copper frame with richly embossed dragons and one other. Length 7.87 in. Width 5.91 in. (larger frame) height 3.15 in. (tobacco box)
- Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
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