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19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Wood Charger Base browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Decorative Art: Pre 1900: item # 561042 Please refer to our stock # 1830 when inquiring.
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| Written authentication for this piece provided by Qi Jixang, Senior Researcher from the National Museum of China in Beijing who closely examined it in person. Interested collectors are encouraged to contact us regarding this documentation. Intricately detailed Chinese Carved Zitan Wood Charger Base or Holder. c. 1845-1860. Please note this finely crafted artistic piece is made of Zitan - the major front piece and rosewood smaller support back piece. Dimensions: h. 15" w. 17" d. 11". Carve bird face (magpie - symbol of joy for the household). This antique Zitan wood, exceptionally rare (practically extinct), is the most dense and prized tropical hardwood. | ||||||||
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