Not currently on display at the V&A

Stand

1920-1925 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This hardwood display stand carved into large volutes was made in China in the early 20th century during the Republic (1912-1949). During this period wooden stands were still used by collectors to display their works of art, as was popular in the preceding Qing dynasty (1644-1911).


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood
Brief description
Wooden stand, China, Republican period (1912-49), ca. 1720-25
Dimensions
  • Depth: 13.2cm
  • Height: 9.5cm
  • Width: 41.9cm
Summary
This hardwood display stand carved into large volutes was made in China in the early 20th century during the Republic (1912-1949). During this period wooden stands were still used by collectors to display their works of art, as was popular in the preceding Qing dynasty (1644-1911).
Collection
Accession number
W.15-1925

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Record createdFebruary 12, 2000
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