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Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
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Unusual Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray, beautifully crafted of wood covered in a parquetry of small pieces of coconut wood in a “Cracked Ice” pattern, small footed base with flared rim with beaded edge. Complete with a Japanese Collectors’ wood storage box labeled: “Chinese coconut rare wood tray made for incense burner”, minor signs of wear and use, otherwise fine condition. 1-1/2 in. high x 14-5/8 in. x 9-7/8 in. 19th century.
Provenance:
Japanese Private Collection
Japanese art market
For another scholar’s item made from coconut shell in the cracked ice pattern see Bonham’s London Fine Chinese Art 9 November 2017, lot#105. Having an 18th century attribution and the following footnote: ”Chests and indeed any piece of furniture made with coconut-shell are very rare. This unique material was cut and crafted with great skill to create a singularly remarkable surface. The few objects that do contain coconut timber or shells were mostly brush pots or weiqi counter bowls and covers; see M.Flacks, Custodians of the Scholar's Way: Chinese Scholars' Objects in Precious Woods, Chicago, 2015, p.306.
- Dimensions:Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 14.63 in (37.17 cm)Depth: 9.88 in (25.1 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
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