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Re: Re: Zitan or not?

Posted By: Kirk
Posted Date: Apr 11, 2016 (09:01 AM)

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Oh, sorry.
I hate it when someone is happy to say what something is not, but doesn't say what it actually is then. There are numerous zitan generics, the most common being Dalbergia melanoxylon.
The Chinese call this Zhangshimu.
The European common name is Blackwood.
In terms of it's age, with jigsaw marks between the leaves of the pierced gallery, we know for certain this is a late example.
The Ying & Yang symbol in the center is also very late, therefore this piece was likely made for the tourist market and only has decorative value.

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