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Provincial Chinese Washing Stick, C. 1850
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Carved in the mid-19th century in China's Shanxi province, this fruitwood washing stick would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman for washing clothes and textiles. Used to beat wet fabrics against a stone washboard, washing sticks were an integral part of Chinese daily life, evidenced by the stick's smooth, burnished surface. Mounted on a custom steel stand, this functional tool is elevated to a unique sculptural object with rich character and simple form.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Style:Rustic (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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