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A Finely Carved Wooden Casket with Figural Narrative Panels, Late Qing to Early Republic Period

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Asian Antiques - China Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
A Finely Carved Wooden Casket with Figural Narrative Panels, Late Qing to Early Republic Period
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Description: This is a finely carved wooden casket, likely crafted during the late Qing to early Republic period. Made from hardwood, the box features deeply relief-carved narrative panels on all sides and the lid, depicting traditional Chinese scenes with figures in pavilions, landscapes, and architectural elements. The carving is intricate and richly layered, demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship and storytelling through woodwork. The lid is framed with scrolling foliate borders, while the broad base adds a sense of weight and presence. Such boxes were commonly used to store jewelry, letters, or scholar’s implements, and also served as dowry items or scholar’s studio furnishings. The piece exemplifies the sophistication and decorative sensibilities of traditional Chinese wood carving from the late 19th to early 20th century.