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Asian Antiques by Silk Road

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Wood (4)

Shanghai Wood Pitcher with Carved Faux Bamboo Handle Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Wood: Pre 1910 item# 884476 (stock# 60-24)
click for details		Silk Road Gallery (203) 208-0771 $280
This late Qing wood pitcher from Shanghai is similar in form to provincial pitchers but is made of a harder wood, is more carefully constructed and has a sleeker look than its country cousins. The basic construction design is similar—shaped staves form the bowl and are held together with bands. The individual staves on this one are so tightly fitted that it looks as though it is carved from one piece of wood. The band around the bottom is metal but has been colored to match the wood; the upper b ...click for details

Home Altar Box For Buddha Figure Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Wood: Pre 1910 item# 662167 (stock# 51-29)
click for details		Silk Road Gallery (203) 208-0771 $225
A carved wood altar to display a small Buddha figure, this late 19th/early 20th century piece from Shandong Province in China was referred to as a "Buddha house." A cover slipped down over the display area and was removed for special family devotions. A window carved into the cover allowed the figure inside to "see" and be seen. Two nicely carved and gilded dragons flank the Buddha display area. Pierced carvings of two more dragons on the sides of the altar allow the Buddha f ...click for details

Buddhist Home Altar, Qing Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Wood: Pre 1910 item# 345229 (stock# 51-28)
click for details		Silk Road Gallery (203) 208-0771 $225
A simple and elegant wood altar with clean lines and expert craftsmanship, this display stand and cover were made to hold a small Buddha for devotion at home. Delicate pierced carving frames the interior display area. The box lid, which slides down to cover the display area, has a round front "window" with similar pierced carving that allows the image inside to "see" and be seen. The cover protected the statue when the altar was not being used for devotions. A rich, dark red ...click for details

Wood Lantern Basket, Qing Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Wood: Pre 1900 item# 332092 (stock# 56-19)
click for details		Silk Road Gallery (203) 208-0771 $295
Beautifully designed and constructed of curved wood staves with a wrapped bamboo handle, this lidded container was used to carry tools needed by lamp lighters on their rounds. Five bands of ornamental carving encircle the basket. The lid is centered with a round carving representing the four points of the compass, and the base is carved with a diaper pattern in key design. The carvings, though plentiful, are restrained in execution and serve to emphasize the wonderfully balanced shape of the con ...click for details

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