The stand is made of wood and covered with paint and varnish. Its main color is black, but the central part of the table top is dark brown and is attached to a frame that does not project above the underbracing — a connecting strip between the table legs. The underbracing is decorated with an openwork, a repeating pattern along the edge of the table top. The stand has four curved legs: a top in the shape of a dragon’s head and a bottom in the shape of its paws. At the top, the legs are connected by decorative elements made using the technique of relief carving: the wings and paws of a dragon are depicted against the sky. At the bottom, the legs are connected by a round shelf. All construction details are tightly fastened.
Wood carving has been known in China since the Stone Age. Tables, stands, beds, chests found in burials were household items of the Chinese nobility. It is believed that the era of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) was the heyday of Chinese furniture production. The paintings from the scrolls often depicted courtiers sitting on amazingly beautiful carved benches and stools. At that time, timber was not a scarce commodity. Wooden paintings, carved pillars, walls, interior items — all this has survived to the present day, representing the cultural heritage of the Celestial Empire.
Varnished furniture was very popular in ancient China. Craftsmen studied the technique of its manufacture two and a half thousand years ago. Later, such furniture was considered a model for the manufacture of products in Europe. The lacquer carving technique was also used. Another popular technique that made the country famous was inlay, where one material cuts into the thickness of another. The inserts seemed to hang over the surface of the object and were made of ivory, precious stones, mother-of-pearl, metal, turtle shells.
Currently such an art as woodcarving remains in China quite a popular direction. In specialized stores, you can find amazing things of exquisite beauty: paintings, screens, furniture and much more. The wood itself is considered not only affordable, but also quite pliable material. Craftsmen usually take their plots for decoration from a variety of myths, legends and literary classics. The master’s fantasy is truly limitless, which helps to create real masterpieces.
Wood carving has been known in China since the Stone Age. Tables, stands, beds, chests found in burials were household items of the Chinese nobility. It is believed that the era of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) was the heyday of Chinese furniture production. The paintings from the scrolls often depicted courtiers sitting on amazingly beautiful carved benches and stools. At that time, timber was not a scarce commodity. Wooden paintings, carved pillars, walls, interior items — all this has survived to the present day, representing the cultural heritage of the Celestial Empire.
Varnished furniture was very popular in ancient China. Craftsmen studied the technique of its manufacture two and a half thousand years ago. Later, such furniture was considered a model for the manufacture of products in Europe. The lacquer carving technique was also used. Another popular technique that made the country famous was inlay, where one material cuts into the thickness of another. The inserts seemed to hang over the surface of the object and were made of ivory, precious stones, mother-of-pearl, metal, turtle shells.
Currently such an art as woodcarving remains in China quite a popular direction. In specialized stores, you can find amazing things of exquisite beauty: paintings, screens, furniture and much more. The wood itself is considered not only affordable, but also quite pliable material. Craftsmen usually take their plots for decoration from a variety of myths, legends and literary classics. The master’s fantasy is truly limitless, which helps to create real masterpieces.
