Vintage 1950’s Chinese Brass Wood Lined Shou Motif Trinket Box with Double-Transposition Error Mark

Up for sale is a Vintage 1950’s Chinese Brass Wood Lined Shou Motif Trinket Box with Double-Transposition Error Mark! It measures 1 1/2” tall, 4 5/8” wide, and 3 1/2” deep. The piece is in good overall condition with signs of wear consistent with its age and use (scattered surface wear). Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!

Add a charming piece of mid-century Asian decorative art to your collection with this vintage 1950’s brass-clad wooden trinket box handcrafted in China. The exterior features an all-over textured coin-scale pattern, meticulously crafted and anchored on the lid by a traditional circular medallion symbolizing Shou (Longevity), a classic motif meant to wish health and enduring life. Opening the smooth hinged lid reveals a clean, natural wood-lined interior, providing a protective space perfect for storing small keepsakes, vintage jewelry, or desktop accessories. A truly scarce find for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage international trade goods, the bottom stamp features a remarkable and highly unusual double-transposition manufacturing error, clearly reading "MDAE IN CNIHA" instead of the standard "Made in China." Because factory workers manually punching individual metal letter stamps rarely scrambled both words on a single mark, this double typo elevates the piece from common mid-century decor into a rare, conversation-starting oddity that will stand out in any collection or tabletop display.

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