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Petite Stone Drum Pedestal, c. 1850

$680
£518.06
€597.34
CA$951.65
A$1,063.31
CHF 556.23
MX$13,039.54
NOK 7,107.53
SEK 6,739.82
DKK 4,458.26
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About the Item

Look closely and you can just make out the hand-carved details that once made this small stone stool resemble a drum. A ring of circles along the top and bottom imitates bosshead nails used to stretch a skin on an actual drum, and thin vertical lines etched into the surface exaggerate the barrel-like swell. Originally used in a Chinese garden or courtyard, it lives beautifully today outside or just as well inside.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: U1541stDibs: LU820027742342

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