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Chinese Sign of Honor, circa 1850
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Signs of honor were presented as a gesture of gratitude to individuals who had bettered their community or in acknowledge of a respected person’s birthday. The sign would have been hung in the individual's personal studio or prominently displayed in an entrance hall. Carved of northern elmwood (yumu) with a richly aged lacquer finish, this 19th-century sign of honor describes in subtly gilt characters 'a person of extraordinary integrity, one who never spoke poorly of others or said negative things.'
- Dimensions:Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 70.75 in (179.71 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Elm,Lacquered
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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