Chinese Blue Enamel on Bronze Cigarette and Match Box Set Critical eye finds My guess is that it

My guess is that it dates from the late 19th century or so

the vase is animated with expressionistically applied glazes of inky black and dark green

each marble is unique

to simulate fur

Chinese Blue Enamel on Bronze Cigarette and Match Box Set Critical eye finds My guess is that itI have found a match of this set being sold only by an Asian antiques specialist (for more than 5x what I am selling them for) the only difference being that that one includes a small tray in addition to the cigarette (or opium) box and match box here. The metal I believe is bronze, with inlaid blue enamel accentuating the details of the koi fish, water, lotus and flowers. The box is lined with the original wood insert, which apparently is quite rare