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19th Century Hexagonal Chinoiserie Stand

$1,620.38List Price

About the Item

An unusual 19th century hexagonal Chinoiserie stand depicting palace scenes on one side and a poem in Classical Chinese on the other side. Marble top inset. China, circa 1858, made by Peng. Left panel Original: 四望浓云起纷纷挂晚阴雷飞光闪结晚除霁天垂野松柏含烟起风尘 Translation: Thick clouds rise in all directions, Hanging in the evening, thunder flies with flashes of light. After the evening clears, the sky hangs over the fields, Pine and cypress trees hold mist as the wind and dust rise. Right panel Original: 临风之意不厌酒在乎山水之间山水之乐得之谓耳目富之也 Translation: The intention to face the wind does not tire of wine, Being among the mountains and waters, The joy of the mountains and waters is said to be, Enriching the eyes and ears. Middle panel Original: 戊午年谁赤真彭作于学月 Translation: Year of Wuxu Who is truly red Made by Peng Learning Month In the context of Chinese historical dating, “Wuxu” (戊午) refers to one of the 60-year cycle dates in the traditional Chinese calendar. This system, known as the sexagenary cycle, combines the Ten Heavenly Stems (天干) and the Twelve Earthly Branches (地支) to create a 60-year cycle. “Wuxu” consists of: • “Wu” (戊), which is the fifth Heavenly Stem. • “Xu” (午), which is the seventh Earthly Branch. The Wuxu year recurs every 60 years. The next Wuxu year is 2038. Previous Wuxu years have been: 1978, 1918, 1858, 1798 etc. The only year which is consistent with the age and style of the stand is 1858. Dimensions Width: 41.5 cm / 16.25” Depth: 18.5 cm / 7.25” Height: 24.5 cm / 9.5”

Dimensions:
Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Depth: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)
Style:
Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Lacquer,Marble
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1858
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Ready for placement and immediate use.
Seller Location:
Richmond, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1781239844992

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