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Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Wood Scroll Box W/ Old Writing Of Li Bai Poem
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Wood Scroll Box W/ Old Writing Of Li Bai Poem
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Wood Scroll Box W/ Old Writing Of Li Bai Poem
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Wood Scroll Box W/ Old Writing Of Li Bai Poem
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Wood Scroll Box W/ Old Writing Of Li Bai Poem
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Wood Scroll Box W/ Old Writing Of Li Bai Poem
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Wood Scroll Box W/ Old Writing Of Li Bai Poem
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Wood Scroll Box W/ Old Writing Of Li Bai Poem
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Wood Scroll Box W/ Old Writing Of Li Bai Poem
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Wood Scroll Box W/ Old Writing Of Li Bai Poem
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Wood Scroll Box W/ Old Writing Of Li Bai Poem
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Wood Scroll Box W/ Old Writing Of Li Bai Poem

Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Wood Scroll Box W/ Old Writing Of Li Bai Poem

$ 1848

Availability: 21 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Color: Brown
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Primary Material: Wood
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Age: Antique
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: The scroll box is in good condition. Normal wear consistent with age and usage. Some wear to the box lid and raised Chinese script and trim. It appears that over time some repair has been done to the script as shown in photos.
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Maker: Chinese

    Description

    An antique Qing (Ming?) Dynasty wooden Chinese scroll box with raised old Chinese script writing of a poem by Li Bai titled " Quiet Night Thoughts".
    Li Bai
    lived during China’s golden age of poetry. He traveled widely and met many scholars and even briefly became an official poet for the emperor.
    Li Bai’s poems are widely recited in China. Even today, children as young as 3 years old learn to say them.
    To find something similar to this you would have to search auction houses like Christie's or Sotheby's. On the bottom of the scroll box, there is a Jian ding wax seal. This seal is placed on items that are being brought from China to the US. The scroll box measures 27" in length,  5"  in width, and 3" in height. This is a great opportunity to acquire a unique piece of Chinese history to add to an existing collection or start a new collection. Good luck.
    Poem
    靜夜思 by 李白
    床前明月光
    疑是地上霜
    举头望明月
    低头思故乡
    English Translation
    Quiet Night Thinking/ Contemplation by Li Bai
    There is moonlight shining before my bed,
    I suspect that there is frost on the ground,
    Raising my head, I gaze at the moonlight,
    Lowering my head, I think of my home village.