OBJECTS FOR THE SCHOLAR'S DESK, Hong Kong 2018
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Scholar's Implements

CATALOGUE 2018

A BOXWOOD PAGE TURNER

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

LENGTH: 16.6CM

The boxwood page turner is carved in openwork with a network of swirling clouds ending with a pointed tail which functions as the page turner. The boxwood is well patinated to a warm caramel tone.

PROVENANCE
An American Private Collection

清十八世紀 黃楊木靈芝紋翻書簽