SEWING BOX WITH SUPPLEMENTARY TRAY AND TOOLS.

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 of a couple of officials; on the sides scenes with
farmers; fighters and scholars. In the box a removable tray with bobbins and small plates
for sewing thread; two needle cases with needles; a thimble; a needle cushion; a small
reel; two occhi shuttle and other small tools.
Measurement: Height 12cm; 23x17cm.
Condition A/B. A few smaller damages and cracks. Relief somewhat dusty.


Provenance:
-Acquired at Lempertz; A.584; lot 1031; June 1981.