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Chinese Wood Serving Pitcher Late Qing browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art:Asian:Chinese: Pre 1910: item # 664820 Please refer to our stock # 60-28 when inquiring.
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| Red lacquer gives this unusual wood pitcher from China the look of a village celebration, which was most likely where it was used during the latter years of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Made to serve beverages to large gatherings of guests at weddings or other festivities, the rich red color, a symbol of joy in China, was appropriate then, and today still looks joyful. The body of the pitcher is constructed of shaped wood staves fitted tightly together and held in place by two brass bands. Two long staves extend upward five inches on either side above the lid to hold the handle, which is hand carved from a single piece of wood. A carved tree branch in the center leads to scrolling on the sides. On that same piece of wood, pegs were carved on each end, then fitted into holes in the long side staves. The lid is made in two pieces that are notched to fit around the side staves. The maker added a whimsical touch with an ink sketch of a flower and ribbon on the bottom surface of the pitcher. Use over many years has given a nice patina to this piece that evokes festivities of times gone by. Although it still holds liquid, the pitcher would look terrific displayed on an informal shelf with books or folk art. It is in excellent condition; the lacquer surface shows expected wear. Dimensions: height 15" (36 cm), width 8" (20 cm), depth 11" (28 cm). | |||||||||
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