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Pair Cinnabar Urns, Original Carved Wood Stands, China, Late 19th Century

$2,650
£2,011.83
€2,301.11
CA$3,702.43
A$4,117.92
CHF 2,150.25
MX$50,110.65
NOK 27,461.94
SEK 25,754.45
DKK 17,174.06
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About the Item

A gorgeous pair of late 19th century carved cinnabar urns with their original hand-carved rosewood stands. The 17" tall urns are a perfect match, though not identical. Each side displays a scene and each scene is similar, but not precisely identical. The deeply carved and engraved urns represent the highest caliper artistry of the era. Chinese lapidary artists, wood carvers, and painters possessed incredible skill, using techniques dating back thousands of years. One urn has a crack along one edge; the other has a much smaller crack. Examine each image closely for a full picture of their beautiful condition. Dramatic, intricately magnificent, and in an uncommon geometric form, this pair of turn-of-the-previous-century urns have the lines, color and visual power to be a focal point. Or, include them within a collection of other decorative items and they compliment, not dominate.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Southbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9090241048092

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