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Chinese Literati Tea Tray, circa 1900
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This petite 19th century tray reflects the Qing-dynasty literati's taste for fine materials and balanced proportions. Once used to serve tea or hold scholarly implements, the tray is beautifully carved of a fine-grained hardwood and decorated with beaded geometric scrollwork. We love this little tray as the perfect place to rest jewelry, glasses, or other small objects.
- Dimensions:Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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PAGODA RED is a renowned resource for designers as well as collectors of contemporary and ancient Chinese, Korean and Japanese art. They offer a curated edit of fine and provincial furniture, ceramics, scholars' objects, and paintings and textiles, each piece historically and geographically authentic.
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