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Miniature Chinese Etagere Bookcase

$288per item
£219.01per item
€252.62per item
CA$403.44per item
A$451.52per item
CHF 235.77per item
MX$5,508.62per item
NOK 2,992.74per item
SEK 2,839.92per item
DKK 1,886.44per item
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About the Item

A full size bookcase with this level of workmanship and detail would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture—at only eight inches tall—is perfectly constructed down to the tiniest minutia. Crafted of a warm hardwood, the small etagere recreates the free-standing shelves used in well-to-do Qing-dynasty homes to display one's collection of fine porcelains, bronzes, and scholars' rocks. The proportions and joinery techniques all impeccably reflect the best of Chinese furniture design.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    21st Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: X0951stDibs: LU820026385832

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