carved in relief on both sides with bird amongst flowering branches, 6 x 3-1/4 in., height with stand 7-7/8 in.; with fitted scroll carved wood stand, 3-5/8 x 3-3/4 x 2-3/8 in.; housed in cloth board case, silk interior lining, 3-5/8 x 12 x 5-1/4 in.

Provenance: Collection of U.S. Military Officer Stationed in Asia during the 1940s and 1950s; by descent in family

surface dirt layer and accretion, crack and repair through lower section, scattered cracks throughout; stand with light scratches and wear; case with surface dirt layer and scuffs, some stains and fraying to fabric