caja francesa plata maciza minerva 950 henin cie grabado floral arte helénico which symbolizes balance and duality

which symbolizes balance and duality in Chinese philosophy

We date this piece to approximately 1990

Stamp: no visible stamp

Round 800 silver box

caja francesa plata maciza minerva 950 henin cie grabado floral arte helénico which symbolizes balance and dualitySmall round French box made of high purity solid silver (Minerva 1, 950 1000), manufactured by the Parisian workshop Hnin et Cie between 1896 and 1901. The signature "H&Cie" and the official hallmarks (a rosebud and a star) confirm its authenticity, along with the Minerva 1 hallmark. It features a delicate embossed design of garlands and flowers on the lid and rim, with a symmetrical composition rich in detail. The interior is immaculate, and the