Alexandra Xu

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Rare and imposing modillion (camphorwood or elm).

The piece displays a magnificent natural patina with evident signs of great antiquity that confirm its authenticity.
It shows severe wear and erosion on the left side caused by time and exposure to the elements, which genuinely reveals the soul of the ancient wood.
A piece with no restorations, though it has been treated against wood-boring insects.
A true museum piece for collectors of Asian art.

Raro e imponente modilhao( madeira de cânfora  ou olmo). 

A peça apresenta uma patina natural  magnífica com sinais evidentes de grande antiguidade que confirmam a sua autenticidade.
Exibe desgaste e erosão severo do lado esquerdo causados pelo tempo e exposição ao tempo, que mostra de forma genuína a alma da madeira antiga.
Peça sem restauros, contudo foi expurgada para tratamento de xilófagos .
Uma verdadeira peça de museu para colecionadores de arte asiática.

 Pillar - Modillion 

camphor/ elm - China

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Rare and imposing modilhao made of camphorwood or elm, from Shanxi, China, measuring 60 cm high by 38 cm wide by 15 cm deep, with a natural patina and clear signs of great antiquity, unrestored and purged for woodworm treatment.

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Rare and imposing modilhao made of camphorwood or elm, from Shanxi, China, measuring 60 cm high by 38 cm wide by 15 cm deep, with a natural patina and clear signs of great antiquity, unrestored and purged for woodworm treatment.

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