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Chinese Altar Opium Stand with Dali Marble, c. 1850
$1,880
£1,430.40
€1,648.12
CA$2,669.01
A$2,863.37
CHF 1,535.85
MX$34,474.61
NOK 19,361.24
SEK 17,654.77
DKK 12,313.64
About the Item
Dated to the mid-19th century, this petite hardwood box captures in miniature the elaborate form of a traditional Chinese altar table. Crafted of a dense hardwood, the narrow box is embellished with everted ends, scrolled spandrels, pierced carvings of peaches - emblems of longevity - and an inset panel of Dali marble.
The petite box was originally used to elevate an opium smoker's collection of pipe bowls, a removable element of the opium pipe often made of fine materials such as jade, yixing red clay, or agate. Pipe bowls would have been placed stem-down into each of four holes atop the stand and any falling debris or ash (dross) was collected in the shallow drawer below. A delightful example of Chinese craftsmanship, this pipe bowl stand lives on as a fantastic collector's item and a storied keepsake of a bygone era.
Additional Dimensions:
Drawer: 1.25"D x 7.75"W x 1.25"H
- Dimensions:Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:c. 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CDKZ0761stDibs: LU820042329212
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