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Elevate your tea service or home decor with this magnificent vintage Chinese tray. Crafted from precious Small-Leaf Rosewood (Xiao Ye …
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Elevate your tea service or home decor with this magnificent vintage Chinese tray. Crafted from precious Small-Leaf Rosewood (Xiao Ye Tan), this substantial piece features exquisite Mother-of-Pearl (MOP) inlay depicting a classic "Bird and Flower" scene. It is a perfect blend of functionality and traditional Asian artistry.
Design & Details:
Material: Solid Small-Leaf Rosewood (a high-quality rosewood variety). The wood has a deep, rich espresso-brown tone with tight, beautiful grain. It is heavy and dense, weighing 900 grams.
Central Motif: The center is beautifully inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl and colored stones/resin. It depicts a vibrant bird perched on a flowering branch, symbolizing prosperity and elegance.
Calligraphy: The inlay includes Chinese calligraphy characters "鸟踏花枝" (Niǎo Tà Huā Zhī), which translates poetically to "Bird Treading on Flowering Branches."
Shape & Border: The tray has a scalloped, rectangular form with a raised, smoothly carved border, typical of classical Chinese scholars' objects.
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- Dimensions
- 7.09ʺW × 11.8ʺD × 1.18ʺH
- Styles
- Chinoiserie
- Period
- 1990s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Mother-of-Pearl
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- The item is in good condition relative to its age. There is natural wear to the wood and the inlay … moreThe item is in good condition relative to its age. There is natural wear to the wood and the inlay consistent with vintage use (please zoom in on photos for details). The structure is solid and the inlay is intact. less
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