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Description
Chinese wood carving is a rich and ancient art form with a history spanning thousands of years. It encompasses a …
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Chinese wood carving is a rich and ancient art form with a history spanning thousands of years. It encompasses a wide range of styles and techniques, often used to create decorative objects, furniture, architectural elements, and religious artifacts. Motifs frequently include dragons, phoenixes, floral patterns, and scenes from mythology or daily life, reflecting cultural beliefs and aesthetics.
This particular piece, with its pagoda-like structures and intricate figural carvings, is characteristic of decorative items produced for both domestic use and export during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic period. The inclusion of pressed flowers within the frame suggests a Victorian-era influence or a fusion of Eastern and Western decorative trends, where botanical specimens were often preserved and displayed.
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- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 1ʺD × 10ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Chestnut
- Condition Notes
- Not sure if the picture inside is original or just something that the previous owner put in. You can see … moreNot sure if the picture inside is original or just something that the previous owner put in. You can see on the back that it was taped in as a framed piece of art. There are a couple small dings, including a black mark on the bottom that I can’t tell if it was when it was made, and maybe burned when they were carving it and original or if it happened with one of the previous owners. But it’s really an excellent condition of that. less
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