Carved Hardwood Circular Box, 19th–20th Century (No Reserve) （Description） A finely carved hardwood circular box dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The black-toned wood is intricately carved with auspicious cloud motifs and bats. In Chinese culture, bats are a homophonic symbol of good fortune, conveying the meaning of blessings descending from heaven. The box features a rare circular foot on the base and may have been used by an official in antiquity. The piece is in excellent overall condition. Dimensions: Diameter 15 cm, Height 5.5 cm. Please note: We have provided clear photographs of the from multiple angles. If you require additional images or specific viewing angles, please contact Catawiki for further assistance Please note: I included a picture of the entire auction in the last photo so that bidders can refer to it. EU uses UPS, Federal, Post Office Correos Express outside the European Union For buyers in the United States, we ship via UPS Express.