Qing Fretwork Pair of Rosewood Architectural Panels
Chinese: Furniture: Accessories Pre 1900: item #797804 24-90
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Silk Road Gallery
(203) 208-0771
$740
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A pair of architectural panels from 19th century China have an elegantly simple fretwork design. Made of rosewood, the half-round pieces comprising the pattern are fitted together to form curving lines that emphasize the soft sheen of the smooth wood surfaces. Four abstract trees can be seen in the fretwork pattern. In China, these pieces may have been rescued from interior windows of an old house that was demolished, or they may have been part of a large canopied marriage bed. Both panels are ... Click for details
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Qing Cypress Octagonal Lidded Box
Chinese: Furniture: Accessories Pre 1900: item #791083 62-54
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Silk Road Gallery
(203) 208-0771
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Carvings of flowers representing the seasons and auspicious wishes surround this octagonal 19th century Chinese lidded box. The cypress wood container is constructed of eight panels held together with metal bands. Flower carvings are set within a rectangular frame in each panel. This piece is in very good condition. Dimensions: height 12" (31 cm), diameter 13-1/2" (34 cm).
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Chinese street food hawker wooden plates
Chinese: Furniture: Accessories Pre 1910: item #724393 1742
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Abhaya Asian Antiques
Tel/Fax 852-29847509
$250.USD/$1900.HKD
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Excellent set of lacquered twelve wooden plates, circa late Qing Dynasty, in carrying frame. These would have used by a street food seller where the food would have been cooked on the spot and served to hungry customers, please note that one side of carrier hinges out make easy access to the plates. These are still quite usable, for picnics etc. There are few checks in the frame but all the plates are in fine condition. Plates D: 20.5cm/8in and H: 3.5cm/1.2in- frame height: 46.5cm/18in... Click for details
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Chinese Teacup Box Red Lacquer Over Wood
Chinese: Furniture: Accessories Pre 1920: item #674108 58-49
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Silk Road Gallery
(203) 208-0771
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An early 20th century Chinese box made for storing small teacups, this piece is an example of an everyday utilitarian object with design and workmanship that stands the test of time. The box is constructed of shaped wood staves fitted together in barrel fashion and secured top and bottom with brass bands. The lid is in two parts with the back half affixed and the front half removable so that the stacked cups were secure but easily taken out of the container. The box is lacquered in dark red with... Click for details
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Pair Fretwork Panels Interlocking Chain Design
Chinese: Furniture: Accessories Pre 1900: item #650510 62-20
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Silk Road Gallery
(203) 208-0771
$1100
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Nicely grained beechwood gives this pair of late 19th century Chinese panels a smooth, satin-like finish. The fretwork design is elegantly simple but required numerous carefully cut and carved pieces of wood fitted together to create the look of an interlocking wood chain. The panels were used in a horizontal orientation and most likely were part of a large day bed. The metal hangers are new and recently added. These panels are ideally sized for use as headboards over twin beds. They are in exce... Click for details
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