RecordCard case (1st side)made in Canton, China
Card case (1st side)This shows one side of a carved ivory card case made in Canton in China in the mid 19th century. Such cases were popular trade items. The carving depicts figures in a landscape setting with trees and pavilions. The figures are holding fans. From the early 18th century until around 1880 Canton was a major producer of ivory artefacts such as ladies' fans, workboxes, snuffboxes and card cases. The densely-packed high relief carving derives from lacquer and jade carvings. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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