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Set 3 Vintage Chinese/oriental Porcelain Vase Covered in Woven Bamboo
$ 4.48
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Description
These vases are in good condition with no cracks or chips and little damage to the wicker covering.It has bands of black and brown wicker (the natural wicker color). It measures almost 5-1/2” tall with a opening diameter of almost 1-3/4”. The bottom diameter is about the same as the top..
These elegant porcelain items are covered with patterns and carefully woven with bamboo strands. I have heard that only one breed of bamboo is suitable for making the cover. The bamboo in question must be over 66cm long between two ridges, lack marks or scratches of any kind, and be at least two years of age. The quality of the set is such that 50kg of bamboo can produce only 400 grams of finished bamboo strips. It is also said that t
his unique style of porcelain was developed in Qing Dynasty (over 200 years ago) and was made exclusively for the royal family. The nature of the porcelain and skillful bamboo weave make this a perfect and unique gift from China
Photos should show all sides of the vases. There are also photos that show the damages.
2 vases have clear deweaving at the opening, one has damage at the bottom. Look at the photos, those areas are highlighted separately. Please keep in mind that I am describing the damage here...these are not in excellent condition, merely good. However they are fully functional.