Oil painting on a Bodhi Leaf
Item Number: 357
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
Enjoy this oil painting on a Bodhi Leaf, mounted on paper and under silver brocaded mat in wooden frame. It measures 12 1/4 " height by 10" width.
The symbolic and distinctive leaf, with its heat shape and strong veins, became popular medium for small intimate paintings during the late Q'ing Dynasty in the 18th and 19th centuries, and were a curiosity for the West in the China Trade. They were not imported in abundance, and consequently are rather scarce today, especially given their fragile, organic nature.
Mahalo nui loa Wendy Craven for your support!
Special Instructions
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As with all auctions, item is sold "as is" with no refunds available.
The winning bidder will be notified via email Monday (Dec. 14) and asked for his or her preference of receiving the awarded item (pickup or ship).
Items won during Kona Historical Society's 2020 Online Auction are available for pickup from the Society's Kalukalu Headquarters in Kealakekua for 90 days from close of auction. If items are not picked up by close of business on the 90th day (March 13, 2021), items are forfeit! No refunds will be granted for forfeit items.
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