Artemis Gallery
Early 20th C. Chinese Serpentine Carriage and Driver
Product Description
East Asia, China, ca. 1900 CE. A large, heavy sculpture carved from several fitted pieces of serpentine, depicting a two-wheeled cart with a seated driver. The driver holds two reins made of linked chains, also made of serpentine, that connect to a broad yoke with a fantastical, lion-like face at its center. The carving of the piece is intricate, with decorative patterns on every surface, from the floral motif on the cart's large roof to the crisscross patterns on each of its sides. The cart itself is made of several panels of serpentine slotted neatly into each other. Large wheels with intricate spokes and hubs support it. The wheels rest on two carved pieces of serpentine that look like clouds, giving the viewer the impression that the cart is floating.
Product Details
- Measurements
11.5"L x 16.8"W x 12.4"H
— Provenance: Private Los Angeles County, California, USA Collection
— Includes Certificate Of Authenticity
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityUnited States
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Shipping PolicyDiscounted Shipping
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Discounted Shipping$99.00 first item / $99.00 each additional
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Ship In2-3 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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