Unknown Chinese Sterling Box

I recently Purchased This Chinese Hallmarked Box it is Sterling and quite small it is just over 2 inches long and 1 inch tall at it's tallest there are three tiny holes on one end and one on the other it weighs just over 1 troy ounce there are two hallmarks on the top under the handle the box has no opening I would like to find out it's use and age any ideas? Thanks Rodney