[Bamboo carved water chestnut type small box]
The bamboo carved water chestnut type small box, in the middle of the Qing Dynasty, has a total height of 4.9 centimeters and a maximum caliber of 3 centimeters. The old collection of the Qing Palace
The box is shaped like a water chestnut bulb with a bamboo root carving, which is oblate, has small openings, and an irregular edge. It has a pedunculated cover that matches the mother opening of the box body. It is covered with a curved top bud with a round carving, surrounded by three short beak-shaped side buds. After fastening the cover and body, they are integrated without any trace. The box body is smooth and round, with a relief link around it and a concave bottom center. This box has a vivid shape, exquisite craftsmanship, and interesting and lovable details.
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