19th C. Chinese Bamboo Bird Cage - Porcelain Dishes
**Originally Listed At $1200**
East Asia, China, ca. 19th century to early 20th century CE. One of my favorites! An elegant dark lacquer bamboo domed birdcage with a functioning sliding door at its lowest level. The body is adjustable in height using small metal clips. A decorative carved wood opening low on the body features fantastical animals and could be used for inserting food or water into the cage. Two further small wood decorative clips adorn the lower sides, each with a zoomorphic motif. A bonsai-like branch is at the center and blue-on-white porcelain cups are held by clips together at one side for food and water. A large brass hook is at the top, allowing suspension, which is stamped at its base with a small maker's mark (see photo). The base stands on low feet, their surfaces carved with pretty abstract reliefs. Size at full height: 21.5" W x 53.5" H (54.6 cm x 135.9 cm); size at lowest height (it is adjustable): 21.5" W x 38" H (54.6 cm x 96.5 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#146477
Condition Report: Very light surface wear commensurate with age, including some loss to the lacquer. Overall in excellent condition. Height is adjustable with accompanying clips.
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**Originally Listed At $1200**
East Asia, China, ca. 19th century to early 20th century CE. One of my favorites! An elegant dark lacquer bamboo domed birdcage with a functioning sliding door at its lowest level. The body is adjustable in height using small metal clips. A decorative carved wood opening low on the body features fantastical animals and could be used for inserting food or water into the cage. Two further small wood decorative clips adorn the lower sides, each with a zoomorphic motif. A bonsai-like branch is at the center and blue-on-white porcelain cups are held by clips together at one side for food and water. A large brass hook is at the top, allowing suspension, which is stamped at its base with a small maker's mark (see photo). The base stands on low feet, their surfaces carved with pretty abstract reliefs. Size at full height: 21.5" W x 53.5" H (54.6 cm x 135.9 cm); size at lowest height (it is adjustable): 21.5" W x 38" H (54.6 cm x 96.5 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#146477
Condition Report: Very light surface wear commensurate with age, including some loss to the lacquer. Overall in excellent condition. Height is adjustable with accompanying clips.
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