Antique Chinese horn eye glasses case
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Folk Art: Pre 1910: Item # 1482590
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Folk Art: Pre 1910: Item # 1482590
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307 Oxford Place
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-377-7210
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404-377-7210
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In China, older age was/is respected and valued...
During the late Qing Dynasty, many wealthier Chinese used eyeglasses to appear older...sometimes clear glass lenses were used for those with good eyesight
Personally, I never colored my hair before traveling to China....
This eyeglass case was carved from water buffalo horn...It has the original hand twisted string and a small movable stop....
and a few minor scratches from use and age