Carved wooden box, Qing Dynasty

A carved wooden box, square-shaped and profusely decorated. In the centre, the character 'Shóu' surrounded by four bats  can be seen in relief, set against a background of incised geometric motifs and surrounded by leaf scrolls. On the four sides of the box there are roleos with a lotus flower in the centre and small blossoming buds in bas-relief on the sides. Qing Dynasty (1644 and 1912) 

It shows patina due to ageing of the piece.

Size: 5.4 x 11.7 x 11.6 cm

Weight: 367g