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Japan Large Antique Unique 19th Century Natural Burl Wood Planter

About the Item

Remarklable natural burl wood planter sculpture - Lovely to Touch, Feel, and Hold in your hands From Japan comes this unique and attractive example of a natural organic burl wood sculpture in the form of a planter. It proudly shows its good age boasting a wonderful smooth dark surface patina from decades of prior ownership. This stunning single root sculpture is a natural root wood burl . Displays flat on any surface making an impressive presentation. Includes original brass insert as collected. Dimensions: 15 inches in length and 8 inches high. Would make a special display work of art for your home, office, or private gallery space. One-of-a-kind. This is an exceptional one-of-a-kind example. Provenance: Kyoto, Japanese collection. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. About Japanese turtles: The Japanese pond turtle (Mauremys japonica), also called commonly the Japanese pond terrapin and the Japanese pond tortoise, is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae endemic to Japan. Its Japanese name is nihon ishigame, Japanese stone turtle.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289233855612
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