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Chinese Abstract Cloud Carpenter Line, c. 1850

About the Item

Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same attention to detail. This remarkably intact 19th-century inkline reel was hand carved from northern elmwood with an exuberant cloud motif that belies its practical function. Used to mark straight lines, this ingenious tool runs a thread across an inkwell as its drawn across a measured surface. Anchored by a stickpin, the thread is then stamped to create a straight guide line. Once an essential component of a Chinese carpenter's toolkit, this reel lives on as a storied sculptural object.

Dimensions:

Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Style:

Qing (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Elm,Iron,Lacquered

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

c. 1850

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Chicago, IL

Reference Number:

Seller: BJC097C1stDibs: LU820012999262

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