Ruyi Scroll Bench

c. 1850
$3,480 USD
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Dimensions
W: 50.0" D: 10.75" H: 18.0"
Materials
Northern Elmwood
Purchase Quantity
Collection #
ZHA047
Estimated Shipping
$388

With no stretchers or spandrels, this low table flows like a ribbon, rounding the bend to form waterfall legs with openwork carvings. Known as a scroll table, this kind of low table was traditionally used for reading and writing atop a kang platform or daybed, or as a lute table for playing music.

The sides are carved with bold, botanical flourishes that form the outline of an auspicious ruyi, an ancient symbol for immortality and good fortune. The original black lacquer finish has faded with time to reveal the soft texture and light brown color of the northern elm (yumu) beneath. Today, this scroll table is ideal as a low bench or coffee table.

Additional Dimensions:
Table Apron to Floor: 15.5"H

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Fungus of Immortality

Originally a Daoist symbol from ancient Chinese mythology, the ruyi is an auspicious symbol that references the lingzhi fungus, also known as reishi, a mushroom with healing properties thought to ensure immortality.

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