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Up for sale is a beautiful, highly unique Chinese Burlwood Scholar’s Object Vase/Brush Pot featuring two meticulously hand-carved spiders (Xizhu) traversing its rugged, gnarled surface.In traditional Chinese culture, the spider is celebrated as a \"happy insect\" and is a highly positive emblem signifying impending good news, joy, and \"good fortune dropping down from the sky\" directly into the home.This exceptional piece is masterfully sculpted out of a single piece of dense, highly figured natural tree burlwood. It boasts an exceptional deep amber-brown polished patina, tightly swirling grain patterns, and a dramatic, highly sculpted natural grotto cavity/hollow on the reverse side that mirrors a sacred mountain cave. The top is hollowed out, making it perfect for a Scholar\'s desk as a unique brush pot (bitong) or statement display piece.Antique Chinese Burlwood Scholar\'s Object Brush Pot Vase Carved Spiders XizhuDimensions: 2.5 inches @ the base up to 6 inches @ its widest and the Top is roughly 3.5 inchesCondition Notes:
Excellent antique condition with a gorgeous, rich surface sheen and original polish. Beautiful natural organic contours with no structural splits or damage to the delicate spider carvings.Please note: The flat base features a historic 1-inch central mounting hole from a previous base attachment or lamp conversion attempt (see photos). This is completely hidden from view when the piece is displayed upright, and it makes the vase an ideal candidate for an upscale designer lamp conversion or mounting on a traditional display stand if desired.Shipping: This is a rare, delicate collector\'s piece. It will be wrapped with heavy-duty bubble protection and double-boxed to guarantee safe, secure arrival at your door.Asking questions is encouraged!Verifying your Purchase just makes Good Sense! Items arrive as Pictured.All Items Are Shipped in 100% re-purposed boxes and packing materials. Insured!A member of the community for 13 years with 100% positive response.Buy American! Reuse, and Sell What ya can - Donate the rest! George Sadden
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