Opium tray in wood and silver, Qing dynasty, 18th century

Tray carved in assembled zitan wood and decorated with silver leaf on the corners. The exterior reliefs represent archaic "taotie" on the four faces, with great detail. The shape is square and the supports are placed at the corners. On each side it has a cut and carved skirt. In good general condition, with patina and a restoration.

Provenance: European private collection, The Netherlands.

Size: 8 x 25 x 25 cm; Weight: 602 g