Antique Chinese Carved Scholar’s Card Case Neiman Marcus Intricate foliate and scroll carving

Intricate foliate and scroll carving in Louis‑Philippe/Louis‑XVI revival style

A timeless statement piece

Design details include:

the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York)

The inlay and lacquer are beautifully preserved

Antique Chinese Carved Scholar’s Card Case Neiman Marcus Intricate foliate and scroll carvingQing 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,