Found at resale shop - Any help with ID appreciated

[G-Vegas]

Hi everyone,

Anyone have knowledge of antiques?

I am trying to figure out what this would have been used for and how old it is? I can't read Chinese hallmarks. Looks hand painted.

It's approximately 4.5" across top.

Thanks!

 

[Donna(NJ]

Hi everyone,

Anyone have knowledge of antiques?

I am trying to figure out what this would have been used for and how old it is? I can't read Chinese hallmarks. Looks hand painted.

It's approximately 4.5" across top.

Thanks!

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[NEPA Bud]

Ashtray

 

[Geologyhound]

Ashtray

That was my first reaction – not that I know anything about it. My second reaction was incense holder.

 

[Old Longhair]

I'm inclined to believe that it's an ashtray, too. Not necessarily intended for cigarettes or cigars, but quite possibly for pipes. Chinese have smoked pipes for centuries.

 

[Draco]

The background translation tells me "year of the pig, Qing dynasty"
But the Qing dynasty lasted from 1644 to 1912.
Taking into account that the modern cigarette was invented in the 16th century, we can have an idea of its antiquity (although without confirming anything).

 

[Ronstar]

“Incense, Peppermints, the color of Time”, Strawberry AlarmClock, 1960s……
C’mon guys, show your age…..

 

[Arkansashunter]

Hi everyone,

Anyone have knowledge of antiques?

I am trying to figure out what this would have been used for and how old it is? I can't read Chinese hallmarks. Looks hand painted.

It's approximately 4.5" across top.

Thanks!

 

[Arkansashunter]

My limited knowledge in ww2 we allowed them to make things but it had to say japan or made in Japan my grandfather brought back a bunch before that happened , it was part of the rebuild program