Smooth worn bone lidded container with delicate designs etched of an immortal flying in the clouds. A leaf fan adorns the lid top.This cylindrical bone container with lid has the feel of age, such a nice silky soft patina and a yellowed oxidized coloration. The piece is etched with a key fret pattern border on the lid. The lid top has a leaf fan. The container is etched with a delicate vision of a female immortal in clouds. The lid and container have flanges that fit each other snugly. The container is made out of bone which you can see by the spotting in the bone texture. The surface of the container is shiny and feels very smooth. The piece has an etched basal ring. The base has a hole and a spiral, which was probably used on a lathe. The underside of the lid has the same sort of hole.There are 4 Chinese characters on one side above the base. MEASUREMENTS 3 ??a€ (8.4 cm) tall x 1 ??a€ (3.2 cm) diameter. Weighs 2.8 oz (75 g)CONDITION The piece has no breaks, chips, or cracks. There is yellowing from age and spots from the bone imperfections. The piece sits flat on a table.This piece has that aged worn feel. Such a delicate work of art.Item ID: A-873