Chinese 19th Century Bamboo Skin Low Relief Carving of a seated Scholar with Sword reading Books at a table near an open garden window; sealed behind glass in a black lacquer frame with 4 small Butterfly roundels in Canton Enamel to the 4 corners and a gilt bronze hanger to center top edge, the reverse sealed and finished in black lacquer. Approximate height of frame 7 1/4 inches (18.5 cm.) X width of frame 8 1/8 inches (20.5 cm.).

Small age related splits to black lacquer around Canton enamel roundels, to corner joins and to sealed edges on back with 1 minor touch-up; not examined out of frame. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.