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Wheel of Life Opium Tool Set

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Description
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with a petite white brass spoon and scraper tool. The small tools hang from a charm shaped as the "Wheel of Life," a Buddhist symbol of eternity. Suspended from one's clothing at the shoulder, back, or waist, a tool set such as this was used for a variety of daily tasks, such as personal grooming, taking snuff, or cleaning opium accessories.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	CDKZ083D
Incollect Reference #:	802208

Dimensions

W.	10.5 in;	H.	0.25 in;
W.	26.67 cm;	H.	0.64 cm;

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