Early 20th Century Wooden Carved Chinese Dragon Boat Model With Pagoda Structure, Inlaid With Bone

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This intricately carved model represents a traditional Chinese dragon boat or funerary vessel, crafted during the late 19th to early … Read more This intricately carved model represents a traditional Chinese dragon boat or funerary vessel, crafted during the late 19th to early 20th century. The detailed carving features the distinctive upturned bow and stern typical of traditional Chinese ceremonial vessels, along with an ornate pagoda-like structure on the deck, enhanced with bone inlay work that adds contrast and detail to the piece.
Chinese boat models with bone inlay are particularly valued by collectors of Asian decorative arts and maritime memorabilia for their superior craftsmanship. These pieces hold significant cultural importance as they often represent vessels used in important ceremonies or were created as ancestral offerings. See less