Late 19th or early 20th century, pewter hinged box raised on three ball feet, interior is lined with wood and has three divided sections, cover is inset with a rectangular panel of carved red cinnabar lacquer with peony design surrounding a bone carving of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.

3 1/4 x 8 5/8 x 3 1/2 in.

From the Collection of Mary Bryan Griswold Smith, Greensboro, North Carolina

Push and denting to front corner of box lid; some general wear.