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Natural Japanese Burl Grapevine Wood Display Stand browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese: Pre 1930: item # 1014953 Please refer to our stock # 11-364 when inquiring.
B & C Antiques P. O. Box 291 Derby, CT 06418 203-929-7312 Guest Book SOLD |
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This stunning freeform hardwood display stand with its natural raised edging was crafted from grapevine burl and likely made as a base for ikebana flower arrangements or a potted bonsai tree. Early 20th century, late Taisho/early Showa period. The stand’s swirling edge follows the natural tree shape, creating a wonderfully elegant movement. The natural knots add a further interesting element to its pure organic form. The inherent natural honey-colored hue of the wood enhances the rich dense grain in the burl formations, giving its graphic wavy design a luminous depth and sheen. It is not only visually stunning, but tactilely inviting as well. Pieces crafted from burled wood – the wood taken from the knotty area near the trunk of the tree that is noted for its handsome, clustered grain that appears wavy or curly – are especially coveted. This burled base exemplifies the wabi-sabi aesthetic of Japanese art. “Wabi” connotes a rustic simplicity or understated elegance when applied man-made objects. It can also refer to quirks and anomalies arising from the process of construction which add uniqueness and elegance to the object. “Sabi” is beauty or serenity that comes with age, when the life of the object and its impermanence are evidenced in its patina and wear, or in any visible repairs. CONDITION is excellent with wonderful natural original patina. This piece possesses great presence and character and would make a wonderful display stand for any work of decorative art as well as ikebana or bonsai. DIMENSIONS: Approximately 15” (38 cm) x 12” (30 cm) x 2” (5 cm) high. |
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