Chinese Cantonese Sandalwood Visiting Card Case 19th C
Intricately carved Cantonese card case from the early 19th century that has been carved with scholars in the garden.
A minutely, exactingly carved sandalwood card case with removable lid that was used for calling cards. The lid fits tight. The interior flange and inner card case are all carved from the same piece of wood. The outer case has carving that is mirrored on both sides with scenes of scholars in a garden surrounded by pagodas and trees. Even the sides are intricately carved. The wood has a nice patina after so many years.
There are no marks or labels.
MEASUREMENTS
4 1/8” (10.5 cm) long x 2 5/8” (6.7 cm) wide x ½” (1.3 cm) thick. Weighs 1.9 oz (50 g)
CONDITION
There are no breaks, chips, or cracks. The case is entire.
An amazing tour de force of the carver‘s art. It will be a great addition to a collection or out on a table as a conversation piece.
Reserve: $275.00
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Domestic: Flat-rate of $11.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Washington.
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Intricately carved Cantonese card case from the early 19th century that has been carved with scholars in the garden.
A minutely, exactingly carved sandalwood card case with removable lid that was used for calling cards. The lid fits tight. The interior flange and inner card case are all carved from the same piece of wood. The outer case has carving that is mirrored on both sides with scenes of scholars in a garden surrounded by pagodas and trees. Even the sides are intricately carved. The wood has a nice patina after so many years.
There are no marks or labels.
MEASUREMENTS
4 1/8” (10.5 cm) long x 2 5/8” (6.7 cm) wide x ½” (1.3 cm) thick. Weighs 1.9 oz (50 g)
CONDITION
There are no breaks, chips, or cracks. The case is entire.
An amazing tour de force of the carver‘s art. It will be a great addition to a collection or out on a table as a conversation piece.
Reserve: $275.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $11.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Washington.
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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