Fine little gourd shaped, paktong (nickel alloy) ink box with engraved butterflies hovering over flowers. This piece is super cute (which I hate to admit is why I bought it). The bottom and interior are made of copper. Circa first half 20th century. L: 2.8cm/1.1in and W: 1.8cm/.8in and H: 1.8cm/.8in.
