Carved Wooden Business Card Case, Guangzhou, China, 19th Century
Rectangular business card holder with curved edges, carved from a single piece of wood. Work from Canton (China) dating from the 19th century, intended for export.
On the front, a profusion of flowers (notably peonies and roses symbolizing prosperity) surrounds a central oval medallion. This medallion is carved in bas-relief with figures in traditional dress in a garden.
On the reverse side, two lobed cartouches carved in the low relief depict scenes of figures on terraces.
The curved edges are also entirely carved with plant friezes and flowering scrolls.
It measures 4,33 inches by 2,95 inches.
China, Canton, 19th Century (Qing Dynasty)
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Length: 11 cm
Width: 7,5 cm
Reference (ID): 1846715
Availability: In stock
