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Antique Chinese Miniature Teak Console & Mini Table
Price: $298.00
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Description
This auction is for two vintage / antique (circa early to mid-20th century) Chinese teak stands.
One is a miniature console (approximately 10 inches by 4 inches and 6 inches high. It is hand carved with Ying Mu / Burl Wood inlay (from the root).
The other is a lighter square stand - about 10 inches high and 8 inches by 8 inches.
Equisitely made pieces to place objets d'art open or to display on their own.
Burl wood is a general term for certain cut of the wood near the root or at the root section. There are several kinds of burl, some being more expensive than others. Burl, being a small section of certain variety trees, is scarce in its availability and is a costly wood since the time of ancient China. It has long been treasured by Chinese wood workers. It was often used only for the small surface areas of furniture made with other hardwoods.
This auction is for two vintage / antique (circa early to mid-20th century) Chinese teak stands.
One is a miniature console (approximately 10 inches by 4 inches and 6 inches high. It is hand carved with Ying Mu / Burl Wood inlay (from the root).
The other is a lighter square stand - about 10 inches high and 8 inches by 8 inches.
Equisitely made pieces to place objets d'art open or to display on their own.
Burl wood is a general term for certain cut of the wood near the root or at the root section. There are several kinds of burl, some being more expensive than others. Burl, being a small section of certain variety trees, is scarce in its availability and is a costly wood since the time of ancient China. It has long been treasured by Chinese wood workers. It was often used only for the small surface areas of furniture made with other hardwoods.
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