Items Similar to Chinese carved hardwood and the original silk embroidered tray, circa 1860
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 17
Chinese carved hardwood and the original silk embroidered tray, circa 1860
About the Item
Chinese Carved Hardwood and Silk Embroidered Tray, Circa 1860
This beautiful and decorative piece dates to the mid-19th century. It is a Chinese export item made for the European market. It is of circular form and has an intricately carved hardwood gallery with a moulded and carved Greek key lower section. Rising above this the gallery is finely carved and pierced with a foliate and scroll design. The tray stands on four small shaped feet. The underside of the tray has a wooden panel which forms its base. Mounted on this panel forming the inside of the tray is a superb original Chinese needlework which depicts a central landscape and two figures within a shaped boarder. Around this, there are further shaped panels that contain a mixture of landscapes and floral displays. The edge is finished with boarder of continuous stylised flower heads. This intricate work is done in coloured silk threads, a metallic thread has been used to infill the background. This delicate needlework is protected by the original rebated and fitted glass panel. This piece is in good condition with some slight fading to the needlework. The hardwood frame has a rich colour and patination.
Circa 1860
Dimensions: W 22.5 cm (8.9") x D 22.5 cm (8.9") x H 4 cm (1.6").
- Dimensions:Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Diameter: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Central England, GB
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
No Reviews Yet
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 1984
1stDibs seller since 2022
14 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 11 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Central England, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Chinese Republican Period Carved Bamboo and Hardwood Brush Pot, circa 1920Located in Central England, GBA Chinese carved bamboo and hardwood brush pot. This large boldly carved Chinese brush pot is made from bamboo with a hardwood rim and foot. It is carved with good detail with a c...Category
20th Century Chinese More Desk Accessories
MaterialsBamboo
- Small Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Brush PotLocated in Central England, GBA Small Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Brush Pot This stylishly restrained hexagonal shaped Chinese brush pot is made from dense red hardwood and the eight flat sides are delicately hand carved with a continuous mountain landscape included in which there is a bridge, trees, tall rock faces, a lake, and a temple amongst other details. The brush pot is simply finished around its base with a stepped flat moulding. These interesting pieces were intended to be used by Chinese scholars who would store their calligraphy and art brushes...Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown More Desk Accessories
MaterialsHardwood
- 19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880Located in Central England, GBA Rare 19th century chinese silver and jade magnifying glass. This finely worked and intricately designed hand magnifying glass dates to circa...Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Desk Accessories
MaterialsSilver
- Empire Bronze and Marble Desk Top Inkstand by Lefebvre of Belgium, circa 1820Located in Central England, GBEmpire bronze and marble desk top Inkstand by Lefebvre of Belgium. This magnificent large scale empire period desk top inkstand has a true country house presence about it. The sig...Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Empire More Desk Accessories
MaterialsMarble, Bronze
- 19th Century, Chinese Folding Bamboo Headrest, circa 1800Located in Central England, GBA rare 19th century Chinese folding bamboo headrest. This ingenious rare and beautifully made piece dates to circa 1800. It is cleverly designed enabling it to fold flat for ease ...Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
MaterialsBamboo
- French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860Located in Central England, GBThis wonderfully detailed bronze inkstand is of unusably small proportions and was made to compliment a lady's writing table most likely. It is of an oval form with a moulded base which is mounted with a detailed bronze study of a rural scene of a young man harvesting corn with a sickle. The bushels of corn hide the inkpot which hinges back to reveal a white porcelain container...Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Inkwells
MaterialsBronze
You May Also Like
- Chinese Rosewood Table StandLocated in Dallas, TXThis Chinese rosewood stand displays a brilliant red sheen. It's tabletop sized and can hoist anything into the limelight using a little elevati...Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
MaterialsRosewood
- Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900Located in Chicago, ILMade of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used by an upper-class woman as a headrest. The soft curve and height of the block not only supported her head an...Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
MaterialsElm
- Provincial Chinese Headrest, c. 1900Located in Chicago, ILMade of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used by an upper-class woman as a headrest. The soft curve and height of the block not only supported her head an...Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
MaterialsElm
- Rare Chinese Yun Jian Embroidered Silk Cloud Collar, circa 1880Located in Bishop's Stortford, HertfordshireAn exceptional and rare antique Chinese Yun Jian embroidered silk cloud collar dating from circa 1880. The collar is beautifully hand embroidered on colored s...Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Textiles
MaterialsSilk
- Chinese Hardwood and Nephrite ScreenLocated in London, GBThis screen, comprised of four sections and formed from Chinese hardwood and nephrite, is a beautiful piece of Chinese design—the dark lustre of the nephrite accenting the warm tones...Category
20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
MaterialsJade
- Chinese Brush Pen Holder Blue Color Cloisoné 20th CenturyLocated in Auribeau sur Siagne, FRBrush holders, or pen holders, from China made of Cloisoné Ceramic at the beginning of the 20th century. The Decor Patern are Fowers. The Color is blue.Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie More Desk Accessories
MaterialsCeramic
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Carved Hardwood
European Antique Markets
Antique Silk Thread
Hardwood Panel
Desk China
Trays Inside
Small Carved Desk
Chinese Decorative Panels
Chinese Carved Glass
China Tray
Pierced Tray
Study Desk Chinese
Antique Metallic Thread
Carved Wooden Figures
Antique Chinese Desk
Antique Chinese Desks
Antique Desk Chinese
Chinese Antique Desk