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Chinese Floral Melon Shape Limestone Drum, c. 1900

About the Item

This drum form was hand carved from a solid piece of limestone in China’s Shanxi Province. Its melon shape is an ancient Chinese symbol of fertility and is incised with flowers and leaves. We love it juxtaposed as a table with a mid-century seat, or as a stool in a grove of trees as the ultimate place to ponder.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BJEE198D1stDibs: LU820018549712
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