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Midcentury Folk Art Carved Mushroom

About the Item

Wildly unique, this striking one-of-a-kind treasure is a natural dried mushroom that has been painted vivid orange with black accents and hand-carved to depict a dragon with a yin/yang symbol. The artifact measures approximately 12.5" in length, with a height of 5" and a depth of 3". Perfect for a bookshelf -you'll spot it from across the room.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Southbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9090235634712
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