Chinese Wood Zitan Hongwu Carved Stand Lotus Jade Display Tripod Qing Period 19C
£423.99 Sold
Inventory Code: INV4554
Object: Display Stand
Material: Hardwood (claimed Zitan)
Origin: China
Period: Qing Dynasty
Date: 19th Century
Decoration: Deeply carved lotus leaves, lotus pods, blossoms, and intertwining stems in openwork form
Marked: Unmarked
Measurements:
Height: 3.7 in / 9.5 cm
Length: 10.4 in / 26.5 cm
Depth: 6.3 in / 16.0 cm
Condition:
FAIR (3/5) - Multiple chips, losses, and old damage to carved extremities and leaf edges. General wear, surface scratches, and age-related imperfections throughout. Please review the photos carefully for more details.
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DESCRIPTION
An intricately carved Chinese hardwood display stand featuring a naturalistic lotus pond design.
The openwork composition incorporates lotus leaves, seed pods, blossoms, and flowing stems carved in high relief.
Three shaped platforms are intended for the display of small jade carvings, scholar’s objects, or decorative items.
The dark polished surface highlights the sculptural quality of the carving.
A decorative and visually striking example of traditional Chinese display furniture.
COLLECTOR’S NOTE
Lotus-themed stands were popular in Chinese scholar’s studios and collector’s cabinets, where they elevated treasured objects while symbolizing purity and harmony.
Examples with complex openwork carving remain desirable among collectors of Chinese decorative arts and display stands.
NOTES
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