Square treasure box in red sandalwood

Ch'ing dynasty (A.D. 1644-1911)
Height: 20.4 cm Width: 25.4 cm

This red sandalwood box is composed of four separate compartments which revolve outward when pushed from the opposite side. These are decorated in a folding-fan motif. The top of the case is inlaid with a pi-disk in mottled dark green jade. The piece contains 20 miniature treasures.


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