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Carved Wash Stand
Northern China
19th century
height: 172cm
The stand has six legs, the front two of which can fold flat against the
nearest two. The top cross bar ends in two floral-like carvings from
which towels could be hung.
The back plate has a carved, open-work panel featuring a Mandarin
scholar figure amid foliage.
Porcelain, white brass or paktong basins were kept on such stands
for washing. See Item 18 for an example of such a basin.
Inventory no.: 414
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Carved Wash Stand
Northern China
19th century
height: 172cm
The stand has six legs, the front two of which can fold flat against the
nearest two. The top cross bar ends in two floral-like carvings from
which towels could be hung.
The back plate has a carved, open-work panel featuring a Mandarin
scholar figure amid foliage.
Porcelain, white brass or paktong basins were kept on such stands
for washing. See Item 18 for an example of such a basin.
Inventory no.: 414
This Item is available - Ask about this item