Antique Chinese Carved Scholar’s Card Case Neiman Marcus The inlay and lacquer are

The inlay and lacquer are beautifully preserved

Intricate foliate and scroll carving in Louis‑Philippe/Louis‑XVI revival style

later teaching at East St

the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York)

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Antique Chinese Carved Scholar’s Card Case Neiman Marcus The inlay and lacquer areQing 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,