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Chinese Painted Bamboo Walking Stick, c. 1850

$368

£279.85

€322.79

CA$515.50

A$576.95

CHF 301.26

MX$7,038.79

NOK 3,824.06

SEK 3,628.79

DKK 2,410.45

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About the Item

This 19th-century walking stick from northern China is comprised of a length of thin bamboo that has been steamed and bent into a hook shape. The bamboo segments are painted in alternating red and black colors, a combination that represents qi, the balance of yin and yang energies.

Dimensions:
Height: 37.25 in (94.62 cm)Width: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Style:
Folk Art (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Bamboo,Painted
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1850
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Chicago, IL
Reference Number:
Seller: NN133C1stDibs: LU820023012982

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