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Qing Kung Fu Bench browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art:Asian:Chinese: Pre 1900: item # 375672 Please refer to our stock # 61-46 when inquiring.
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| A type of bench found in teahouses and homes in Qing Dynasty China, this is a versatile piece of furniture that also could have served as a martial arts weapon. Benches in this design still are used in kung fu training to build strength. According to kung fu lore, the benches originally found their way into the martial arts when teahouse arguments broke out and patrons picked up the benches to drive home their points. This particular bench, from the late 19th century, is made of walnut and is quite heavy, with still-solid Chinese joinery. The cloud-shaped spandrels are nicely carved and beaded giving this piece more refinement than sometimes found in kung fu benches. The patina is exceptionally inviting, showing the remains of the original dark lacquer on a well worn wood surface that now is burnished with red/gold highlights. Dimensions: height 20-1/2" (52 cm), length 49" (125 cm), depth of plank top 7" (18 cm), depth of round, splayed legs 14" (36 cm). | |||||||
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