Early Republic (Early 1900s) Hand Carved Large Bamboo Lidded Box w/Frog Scene

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Early Republic (Early 1900s) Hand Carved LargeBamboo Lidded Box w/Frog Scene Rare and beautifully carved large bamboo lidded box with beautiful scenes from the Early Republic period. The scene on this wonderful vessel depicts three frogs; one standing and speaking with his arms in the air, another sitting and talking with his arm outstretched and a third sits squatted and observing. The three frogs are sitting under the branches of a massive twisted ancient tree. In the distance are the stump remains of other massive twisted and flowing trees. The background is whittled giving the piece great depth and feeling. At the top and bottom are rims decorated with hatched carving. The top and bottom are ended with the natural bamboo segment. The base and lid are rimmed and fitted, the carving meeting on the two pieces. The style of carving, the cracking in the bamboo, the oxidation of the bamboo on the interior and the quality of the carving suggest a 1900-1920 period of production. The box is in good condition. There is a large crack in one edge of the lid. Smaller cracks are visible over the piece. This I expected on a piece that is old and has experienced shrinkage and expansion over more than a hundred years. This is a very notable piece and probably one of the most artistically carved bamboo pieces I have owned. Though it is not read more

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