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Chinese Painted Bamboo Walking Stick, c. 1850
$368
£278.04
€318.55
CA$513.48
A$559.67
CHF 295.89
MX$6,737.32
NOK 3,755.59
SEK 3,443.11
DKK 2,379.59
About the Item
This 19th-century walking stick from northern China is comprised of a length of thin bamboo that has been steamed and bent into a hook shape. The bamboo segments are painted in alternating red and black colors, a combination that represents qi, the balance of yin and yang energies.
- Dimensions:Height: 37.25 in (94.62 cm)Width: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: NN133C1stDibs: LU820023012982
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