Two Chinese carvings in Rosewood mounted on Perspex makes an attractive art piece. The upper carving with Chinese characters was originally the back of a chair. The main character is sou, a word that is bestowed on people over sixty when they celebrate their birthday. The other characters represent longevity, wisdom and luck. The curved piece is decorated with China’s national flower
Mei Hua (Plum Blossom), and birds. 18th-19th Century. Unique.
H : 38cm W : 43cm