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Chinese Traveling Chopstick Set with Repoussé Fittings, c. 1850
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This elegant set of eating utensils dates to the mid-19th century and would have accompanied the well-to-do traveler on a long, cross-country journey. The set originally included a pair of carved bone chopsticks and a long blade with a wooden handle. The knife handle and scabbard having matching designs, both crafted with decorative repoussé metalwork of celestial dragons flying amid swirling clouds. Darkened by a layer of burgundy lacquer, the traveling set has developed a rich patina from so many years of use and lives on as a fantastic storied object.
From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.
One chopstick has been lost.
- Dimensions:Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:c. 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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