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Chinese Shou Shoe Carpenter Line, c. 1850

$1,380

£1,045.22

€1,200.40

CA$1,933.83

A$2,102.46

CHF 1,114.73

MX$25,203.22

NOK 14,167.63

SEK 12,979.48

DKK 8,971.48

About the Item

Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same attention to detail. This remarkably intact 19th-century ink line reel was carved in the form of a bound-foot shoe with a shou symbol of longevity on the toe, conveying a message of eternal beauty. Used to mark straight lines, this ingenious tool runs a thread across an inkwell as its drawn across a measured surface. Anchored by a stickpin, the thread is then stamped to create a straight guide line. Once an essential component of a Chinese carpenter's toolkit, this reel lives on as a storied sculptural object.

Dimensions:
Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Diameter: 6 in (15.24 cm)Seat Height: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
Style:
Qing (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Elm,Iron,Lacquered
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1850
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Chicago, IL
Reference Number:
Seller: BJC097E1stDibs: LU820012999412

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