Qing dynasty, circa 1900, Shanghai, each with naturalistic Iris repousse motif on a stippled ground, including a rocker blotter (2 1/2 in.), rectangular lidded box with wood lined interior (3 3/8 x 8 x 4 1/2 in.), and inkwell (3 3/8 in.). Inkwell marked to underside, other two unmarked.

6.80 weighable troy oz.

Private Collection, Durham, North Carolina

Dent to handle of rocker blotter; some separations to box hinge and lid.