Origin: China. Canton. Dynasty: Qing dynasty. Date: 19th c. Technique: Ivory, finely carved in partly undercut relief. Handles from dark bronze. Description: On the lid of the box the reception ofA couple of officials, on the sides scenes with farmers, fightersAnd scholars. In the boxA removable tray with bobbinsAnd small plates for sewing thread, two needle cases with needles,A thimble,A needle cushion,A small reel, two occhi shuttleAnd other small tools. Measurement: Height 12cm, 23x17cm. ConditionA/B. A few smaller damagesAnd cracks. Relief somewhat dusty.
Provenance: -AcquiredAt Lempertz,A.584, lot 1031, June 1981.