Antique Chinese Carved Scholar’s Card Case antique pottery Made in the late 19th

Made in the late 19th century

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and looped green finial are pure Victorian drama

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Antique Chinese Carved Scholar’s Card Case antique pottery Made in the late 19thQing Dynasty, c. 18801910 A finely carved antique Chinese scholars card case featuring an intricate garden scene with figures, pavilions, and layered foliage. Objects of this type were used to hold visiting cards or small documents and were associated with the cultured life of the Chinese literati during the late Qing dynasty. Hand carved in high relief from ivory (or bone, per modern trade regulations), this piece displays exceptional craftsmanship,