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Large Antique Woven Chinese Rice Shovel: "Good Fortune" Characters

About the Item

An unusually large antique Chinese rice shovel woven out of willow fiber and featuring large Chinese characters and old Chinese newsprint along the edges and back. This very unusual piece makes a great wall hanging. Translation: Fortune/good luck. M897.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M8971stDibs: f97241610185742953fs
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