Vintage Chinese Rosewood Openwork Incense Box & Stand – Carved Floral Motif

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This is an elegant and intricately crafted wooden incense box, designed in a traditional Chinese aesthetic. The piece is crafted … Read more This is an elegant and intricately crafted wooden incense box, designed in a traditional Chinese aesthetic. The piece is crafted from a rich, dark wood, likely rosewood, displaying a beautiful natural grain and a deep, warm patina.

The rectangular lid features a finely executed openwork (reticulated) carving of scrolling floral and vine motifs, designed to allow incense smoke to gently escape. The box rests securely on a custom-fitted, matching wooden stand. The stand is equally detailed, featuring an openwork apron with a continuous scroll pattern and four stylized, inward-curving legs. The edges of the lid and the stand also show subtle, carved detailing.

This piece is both a functional accessory for storing and burning incense and a beautiful decorative object. It would be an excellent addition to a scholar's desk, a meditation space, or displayed on a shelf alongside other Asian antiques and objets d'art.

Dimensions:

Length: 30 cm (approx. 11.8 inches)

Width: 8 cm (approx. 3.1 inches)

Height: 10 cm (approx. 3.9 inches)

Weight: 490 g (approx. 1.08 lbs) See less