This box was to record our trip into China, and is on-going learning of bass relief work.

The front and rear of the box is carved with two Imperial dragons, one each side of the celestial pearl. The dragon represents the male power, the Emperor of China, while the celestial pearl which the dragons returned to earth represents the wealth of China. Under the pearl is a representation of the Great Wall.

Each end of the box, inside and out is carved with a phoenix, representing rebirth and the female side, the Empress.

The lid is carved with reliefs of some of the outstanding and ancient buildings of China and is taken from our photographic record of the journey.



All timber is dark demolition Matai.
The finish is Danish oil.