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Antique Carved Chinese Boxwood Plaque or Insert

About the Item

A fine antique Chinese carved boxwood plaque or insert. Depicting a Chinese monastery scene. The border is decorated with small repeating ribbed blocks. Simply a great piece of antique Chinese carved wood work! Date: Early 20th Century or earlier Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There are a handful of miniscule cracks and holes in the wood, particularly in the bottom-right quadrant. These imperfections are only visible when the piece is held up against a well-lit background. There are some highpoint losses throughout, some edge wear, some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Measurements: Width: ca.4 1/2 in. Depth: ca. 3 in. Height: ca. 1/8 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Boxwood,Carved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century or Earlier
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. See description for extensive condition details.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV CH O211stDibs: LU1610225716682

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