DescriptionChinese eyeglass case crafted from natural bamboo, executed in a traditional cylindrical form and retaining a beautifully aged, warm patina. The case opens to reveal the original eyeglasses, featuring crystal lenses set within brass frames, an increasingly uncommon survival that significantly enhances the piece’s authenticity and appeal. Included carved cinnabar red lacquer bead and carve bone bead.The exterior is finely decorated with carved imagery of birds among flowering branches, a classic motif in Chinese decorative arts symbolizing harmony, renewal, and the poetry of the natural world. The bamboo surface displays a soft, honey-toned luster developed through age and handling, highlighting the natural grain and organic curvature of the material.The suspension cord is accented with a cinnabar bead and a carved bone bead, providing visual contrast while reflecting the traditional use of mixed natural materials in Japanese personal accessories.Examples retaining their original optical components are notably scarce, making this a particularly desirable and complete object for collectors of Japanese decorative arts and functional accessories.
