Framed Antique Chinese Cork Carving


Item Number: 320

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $300

Online Close: Jun 3, 2018 9:00 PM PDT

Bid History: 0 bids



Description

Artist unknown.


Framed size - 12” x 26” 


The Cork Picture (Ruanmu Hua) originated in 1900 and is the art of making pictures with the bark of trees like the oriental oak. The cork is cut, carved and arranged into pictures. This bark had a light and soft texture, fine grain, and a natural and elegant color, which is why it is called “cork.” From this came "cork painting," a unique folk art handicraft in the world.


This piece is a combination of cork carving and painted art.  A really lovely piece.


There is a water stain in the top left corner.


 

Donated by

Tom Isaak