Mid Qing Dynasty The exterior deftly carved in high relief and openwork with a continuous scene depicting Zhang Junbao playing the guqin flanked by a young servant under pine trees in a fenced garden with plantain, trees and Taihu rocks, overheard by Cui Yingying and her maidservant Hongniang behind a large Taihu rock, the base fitted with a hardwood rim, the bamboo of an auburn-brown tone. 13.7cm (5 1/2in) high.