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Chinese Relief Carved Scholars Display Shelf, c. 1850

$4,880
£3,731.05
€4,274.82
CA$6,883.27
A$7,494.13
CHF 4,001.63
MX$90,465.89
NOK 50,307.61
SEK 46,791.93
DKK 31,930.81

About the Item

Collecting was a popular pastime for well-to-do Ming and Qing dynasty gentleman, and a shelf like this one would have been an ideal place to display jades, curios, porcelain, and collectibles. This shelf was made out of elmwood over 150 years ago in China’s Shanxi province. The two doors and two drawers are carved with detailed scholars' objects and vases filled with auspicious flowers.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 86.75 in (220.35 cm)Width: 45.75 in (116.21 cm)Depth: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BJB0531stDibs: LU82009878351

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