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Add a touch of traditional elegance and auspicious symbolism to your tea service or home decor with this striking vintage …
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Add a touch of traditional elegance and auspicious symbolism to your tea service or home decor with this striking vintage Sandalwood (Tanmu) tea tray.
The tray features a beautifully scalloped, undulating edge with a rich, dark reddish-brown wood grain. The centerpiece is a highly intricate Mother-of-Pearl (shell) inlay depicting two playful Chinese guardian lions (often called Foo Dogs) frolicking with a large, vibrant red embroidered ball and swirling ribbons.
In Chinese culture, this classic motif ("Lions Rolling an Embroidery Ball") represents joy, good luck, and the passing down of authority and prosperity from generation to generation. The combination of the dark wood and the luminous, multi-colored shell inlay creates a stunning visual contrast.
Perfect for traditional tea ceremonies, serving snacks, or simply as a captivating decorative piece displayed on a coffee table or console.
Key Features:
Material: Solid Sandalwood with Mother-of-Pearl shell inlay.
Design: Scalloped edges with a central "Lions and Ball" motif.
Symbolism: Represents joy, prosperity, and good fortune.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The inlays are intact and iridescent.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 25 cm (approx. 9.8 inches)
Thickness: 3 cm (approx. 1.2 inches)
Weight: 590 g (approx. 1.3 lbs)
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- Dimensions
- 9.8ʺW × 9.8ʺD × 1.2ʺH
- Styles
- Chinoiserie
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- 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
- Excellent vintage condition. The wood is structurally sound with no cracks or repairs. The Mother-of-Pearl inlays are fully intact and … moreExcellent vintage condition. The wood is structurally sound with no cracks or repairs. The Mother-of-Pearl inlays are fully intact and beautifully iridescent. The wood has a rich, natural patina. Please review all photos carefully for details. less
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