Little Wooden Box with Hand-carved Abstract Design Chinese export painting and terrific little stars inside

and terrific little stars inside of squares carved in the handle

measuring bowls

this is a great little everyday vase that sets off any little bud

or European Art Pottery

I am guessing mid 19th century

Little Wooden Box with Hand-carved Abstract Design Chinese export painting and terrific little stars insideA funny little box, but I like it a lot. It is signed on the back by "Sue" and dated 1962. I would not say Sue was a master carver, but I like her style, with this interesting choice of shapes that allude to some sort of machine or larger system, but not quite. A curious little thing good for holding other little finds. 4 1 4" long x 3. 5" deep x 1 5 8" tall. Fair condition, with some scratches and dark spots on the surface, but structurally sound and