Rare Hand Carved Antique Chinese Scroll Weight Possibly Zitan C1800s
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:854685 | Colour: Brown |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Material: Wood |
| Era: 1800s | Originating Region: China |
| Antique Chinese paper weight: Antique Chinese scroll weights |
Fantastic pair of hand carved antique Chinese hard wood paper/scroll weight. The wood is possibly zitan wood.Circa 1860s.The heavy hard wood scroll weight is beautifully hand carved with ru-i (如意) auspicious symbols. One on each end. Each weight has four turquoise inserts. One of the turquoise is missing.The back is plain.The carvings on the weight had been worn smooth from age.Zitan is a precious dense hard wood similar to huanghuali. The pair of scroll weights are very heav...y at nearly one kilogramme.Good condition except for the missing turquoise.Measurement: 30 cm (L) x 6.5 cm (W) x 3 cm (H)Weight: 945 gramsThe battery is there for size comparison only. It has nothing to do with the item.'Most of my collection is one of a kind. I bought the items because I liked it for myself. They were never intended to be resold. Each item has a story and when possible I hand carried in my luggage from all over the world to bring back to Australia. Some of the items have travelled a long way away and some of the items has been with me for 65 years. I am now retired and need to downsize. I will not be able to buy a similar item again and definitely not able to sell it at the same price. If you buy an item from me it most likely is the only one I have. Not only you are buying an item you are also buying 50 years of experience. Thanks for bidding.'I only accept Paypal. I have a 5 business days shipping policy however if I can send earlier I will. Thank you.I am happy to combine postage.Check out my other items!Be sure to add me to your favourites list!
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