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Item #: A2-16 雕风杖面架
Name: Carved Washbasin High Stand
Circa: Mid Qing Dynasty (Mid 18th Century)
Wood: Cypress, durable and moisture resistant
Region: Jiangsu, China
Dimensions: 16.6擠ia. x58.5
Condition: Excellent
Guarantee: 100% authentic antique, one-of-a-kind
 

This washbasin stand is constructed of cypress wood in Ming style. Two beautiful Linzhi pattern ornaments are round carved in tooth hang style at the shelf top. It has five legs with a windmill pattern staff providing strength and stability for the basin holder. Low relief grass line pattern and open carved dragon pattern aprons are well connected in between five legs in the ‘recessed-leg’ technique. Slim lines cut on the legs are simple and elegant. Patina of original dark red lacquer adds beauty to this piece. It is not just a practical washbasin stand, but it is an architectural art for its proper proportion of complication and simplicity. What unique craftsmanship!

It simply holds a basin with/without a pitcher in it. It can also act as a plant stand, a small glass topped table to display artworks if you like.
It simply holds a basin with/without a pitcher in it. It can also act as a plant stand, a small glass topped table to display artworks if you like.  

Name: Washbasin High Stand w/ Dragon Head Ornament 龙雕五杖盆
Circa: Minguo Republic Period (Early 20 Century)
Wood: Assorted wood
Region: Jiangsu, China
Dimensions: 15”Dia.x64.4”H
Condition: Excellent
Guarantee: 100% authentic antique, one-of-a-kind
 

This unique piece has five legs with a geometrical five-star staff providing strength and stability for the basin holder. Two carving dragon pattern ornaments on the top of the shelf and open carvings around the mirrors are so beautiful.
It simply holds a basin with/without a pitcher in it. It can also act as a plant stand with a small glass topped table to display artworks.  A beautiful piece to add to your collection.