Antique Folk Art Hand-carved Snake in a Box! Chinese kneeling man embodying endless treasures out in

embodying endless treasures out in the world waiting to be found

Note/map measures 5: x 2 7/8"

7 1/4" t x 3" w and in great condition

This is one of a handful of to my eye completely charming miniature drawings I purchased together

Antique Folk Art Hand-carved Snake in a Box! Chinese kneeling man embodying endless treasures out inHandmade boxes with surprise carved snakes inside seem to have become a thing right around 1900, which is about how old I'd guess this one is. Sadly, the slide top lid to this lovely grain painted wooden box is long gone, but a string attached to the snake inside does the trick for making him emerge! The snake itself is pretty terrific I think, with hand painted details (in ink I believe) and tiny nails for eyes, and a knot in the string can be used