EXCELLENT LGE 19C CHINESE EXPORT DEEPLY CARVED SANDALWOOD CARD CASE GREAT COLOR
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For your consideration we have here a superb 19c Chinese export deeply carved sandalwood calling card case in a good large size over 4-1/2" tall. This card case or box was produced in Canton, China during the "Old China Trade" era around the c1870s for export to the West. These shaped card cases are sometimes referred to as the 'Canton School' of carving although both the rectangular ones and these shaped cases are all produced in Canton, China. The card case is executed in deep relief in 4 distinct levels giving it a 3D appearance with the subject matter depicting numerous figures sitting, standing and walking engaged in leisurely tasks and in conversation in good details even showing individual facial features, hands and garment folds. The many figures are amoungst garden and outdoor settings surrounded by plants, rockery and paneled fences as well as prunus, willow and dogwood trees along with pagodas, buildings with masonry facades and a variety of Chinese architectural elements. Both sides are framed to the outside edge in a gadrooned or rope style treatment with the sides being finished in a continuous flower, stem and leaf design performed in low relief and after 140 years the case has taken on a scrumptious deep caramel coloring with a nice patinized surface sheen, Condition is excellent with no cracks, chips, losses or repairs
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