Antique Chinese Carved Scholar’s Card Case Neiman Marcus nostalgic charm

nostalgic charm

Though originally designed as water goblets

matte ivory finish and bears its original maker's stamp

typical for unframed paper works

expressive profile of poet and critic Charles Baudelaire—Manet’s contemporary and close friend—rendered with striking economy of line

Antique Chinese Carved Scholar’s Card Case Neiman Marcus nostalgic charmQing 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,