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Miniature Chinese Etagere Bookcase

$380per item
£288.62per item
€333.45per item
CA$532.58per item
A$596.06per item
CHF 311.10per item
MX$7,268.88per item
NOK 3,981.63per item
SEK 3,769.13per item
DKK 2,488.50per 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 ten inches tall—is perfectly constructed down to the tiniest minutia. Crafted of a dark 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 Chinese furniture design.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 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: X1011stDibs: LU820026385852

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