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Vintage Oriental Carved Cork Diorama In Glass Case Cranes Pagoda San You

$ 7.76

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Length: 5 inches
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Type of Work: Ruanmu Hua
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: China
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Weight: 6.2 oz
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Frame Material: Lacquered Dark Wood
  • Height: 6.5 inches
  • Sculpture Material: Cork
  • Width: 2 inches
  • Condition: Intricate work of cork sculpture diorama, or Ruanmu Hua, created for export c. 1950s. Very good condition.
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    Made in China by Sanyou company a diorama featuring pagoda, bridge, wading cranes rendered in cork and encased in black lacquered wood frame. Really amazing, intricate piece of artistic accomplishment, various styles and sizes of these Ruanmu Hua were
    mass produced for export in the 1920s - 60s sold in the decor sections of American department stores. It is 6.5 inches tall, 5 inches in length and 2 inches wide. It weighs just over 6 ounces. This one in very good condition, one small nick in the wood frame and some dust has infiltrated the glass. Cork carving intact and complete.