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Pair of Chinese Stone Finials with Peaches and Persimmons, 17th/18th Century
About the Item
Over four hundred years ago, these rare stone finials once sat high on the roof of a Ming dynasty building. Hand-carved in Shanxi province, they offer a glimpse of a bygone era - many historic buildings in China have been torn down to make way for modern ones. The finials are carved in the shape of peaches, symbols of immortality, and persimmons, symbols of luck and good fortune.
- Dimensions:Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Diameter: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Ming (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:17th/18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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PAGODA RED is a renowned resource for designers as well as collectors of contemporary and ancient Chinese, Korean and Japanese art. They offer a curated edit of fine and provincial furniture, ceramics, scholars' objects, and paintings and textiles, each piece historically and geographically authentic.
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