Mid 19th Century Bentwood Painted Walking Stick

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This 19th century walking stick from Northern China is painted black and red which are considered complementary colors and traditionally … Read more This 19th century walking stick from Northern China is painted black and red which are considered complementary colors and traditionally associated with opposing elements, directions, and seasons in China. The combination of red and black also represents qi, the balance of yin and yang energies. See less