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A 19th Century Southeast Asian bronze makeup holder. This patinated bronze or brass object features a central circular base supporting six hinged, radiating, teardrop-shaped receptacles, forming a floral or star-like arrangement. Each receptacle has a hinged lid. The piece is crowned by a stylized, screw-in bird finial, resembling a peacock. The interiors of the receptacles show residue from past use. It displays a dark, aged patina and wear consistent with its material and apparent age, with no visible text or maker’s marks.
Height: 2.5”
Width: 3”
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