Antique Oriental copper jar for tea or tobacco with white metal (probably silver) bands, brass dragons and semi-precious stones (cabochon cut jade in my opinion). I don't know the country of origin. My best guess is China, as I listed, probably ended here in Liverpool with sailors and trade in 1880-1900.The jar is thick and because of this has survived well, no obvious damage, just scratches, the stones are sitting firmly in mounts, not damaged.
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- Measures: height 11,7cm, diameter underneath is 8,1cm
- Condition: excellent, age-related wear, no restoration neither damage, I just washed and polished it.