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Chinese Cracked Ice Fretwork Architectural Panel
Chinese: Furniture: Accessories Pre 1960: item #1102247 12-80
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Silk Road Gallery
(203) 208-0771
$950
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A large wood hexagon panel in the Chinese fretwork pattern known as “cracked ice” or “broken glass” has a light, airy look despite measuring nearly 32 inches (81 cm) in diameter. The piece is centered with a round carving of two birds in a flowering tree. Used as wall art, such fretwork brings texture and interest and makes a space appear larger. We have sold many versions of this fretwork pattern in round, hexagon, octagon, square and rectangle frames over the years, many of them antiques ori... Click for details
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Lidded Elmwood Qing Food Box
Chinese: Furniture: Accessories Pre 1900: item #1065987 62-56
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Silk Road Gallery
(203) 208-0771
$295
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Rich auburn elmwood with a satin smooth surface makes this late 19th century hand-hewn Chinese food box an especially attractive shelf or table accent piece. It is constructed of shaped staves fitted tightly together and held with flat brass bands around the foot and the widest part of the vessel. Carvings on the side handles of lotus buds on long stems, both Taoist and Buddhist emblems of perfection, are appropriate for a food box because every part of the lotus plant is deemed edible by the C... Click for details
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Very Large Chinese Carved Hardwood Bowl or Vase Stand
Chinese: Furniture: Accessories Pre 1980: item #1051740 TBS49
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Ancient East
407-540-1122
$160
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DESCRIPTION: A large, sturdy hardwood stand with carved and pierced skirt in a ruyi head design supported by five high curved legs. The inside display surface between the raised rims is 8 3/8” in diameter (21.2 cm), perfect to display a large vase or bowl. This ebonized stand is quite sturdy with substantial weight; very good condition. OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 11 ¾”” diameter (29.9 cm) x 5 7/8” high (15 cm).
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Exquisitely Carved Chinese Window Screens, Early Qing
Chinese: Furniture: Accessories Pre 1800: item #1049440 ARCH141
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Ancient East
407-540-1122
$1,895
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DESCRIPTION: A pair of exquisitely carved and pierced Chinese window screens dating from the 18th C. Carved scenes include two top floral panels, a pair of mythical Kirin in the lower panels, and various mortals and immortals in courtyard and garden settings, all against a carved background of Chinese coins (signifying wealth and prosperity). Rarely are such old, elaborate carvings still to be found. A mirror has been inset into the back of the joined and pegged frame that provides light refle... Click for details
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Large, Vintage Chinese Carved Hardwood Base or Stand
Chinese: Furniture: Accessories Pre 1960: item #1047691 TBS48
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Ancient East
407-540-1122
$125
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DESCRIPTION: A large, sturdy hardwood stand with carved and pierced skirt in a ruyi head design. The inside display surface between the raised rims is 6 5/8” in diameter (17 cm). Perfect to display your favorite vase or bowl, this ebonized stand has substantial weight for its size and is in perfect condition. OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 9” diameter (22.8 cm) x 4 3/8” high (11.2 cm).
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Chinese Lidded Wood Bucket
Chinese: Furniture: Accessories Pre 1920: item #1031768 BPB67
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Ancient East
407-540-1122
$130
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DESCRIPTION: A household lie mu wood bucket from Zhejiang Province, constructed much like a barrel with individual shaped sections held firmly in place with wire bands. Both the body and lid have carved circular bands of continuing key-fret designs, and the lid is crowned with a lion (foo dog). The outside is stained a dark brown while the inside was left with a natural finish. Dating from the early 20th C.; very good condition; a couple of separations at sections (age shrinkage not affecting ... Click for details
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