Ivory four-tiered food carrying case in openwork relief, second half of 18th century to early 19th century

Ivory four-tiered food carrying case in openwork relief, second half of 18th century to early 19th century

• Image Number: K1G000097N000000000PAB
• Dynasty: Qing dynasty
• Category: Carvings
• Function: Container
• Material: Animal/Tooth/Ivory
• Description:
  The whole device is made of an oval shaped lifting beam box, which is divided into four layers of drawers. Except the bottom layer, the upper three layers can be separated flexibly. The lid button is in the form of a treasure vase, with three layers of lifting beams surrounding it. It is attached with a waist folding wooden seat, and the side wall of the seat is inlaid with carvings of emerald green ivory. The cover, the side wall and the bottom of each drawer are inlaid between the frames with hollowed out ivory pieces. The cover is carved with tangled flowers, the center is decorated with hollowed out group patterns, the wall ivory pieces are carved with landscape, people, birds, animals, plants, pavilions and other patterns, and the bottom ivory pieces are carved with tangled flowers and plants; The top of the vase is also carved with patterned patterns and ribbons. The lifting beam is full of carved blessing and longevity, figures, flowers and fruits, all of which are decorated according to the category. The overall pattern is delicate and complex, and the alizarin color is elegant and colorful, with exquisite workmanship.