About 15 years ago, I bought this from a young girl that came into my resturant. It is not very big 3 1/2 inches wide by 2 1/2 inches high. The details are Amazing. I can’t even imagine the precision it took to assemble this.
There are no markings, no name.
sorry about that I’ll get it up here right away.
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gramagrama Reputation: 54 See gramagrama's booth |
Oh yeah, it’s cork carvings… they are not expensive and
can be found in Asian stores in the cities in masses.
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EuropeanGoodies Reputation: 1165 See EuropeanGoodies' booth |
These were Asian wood cork carving if vintage. Usually in a redwood, rosewood, or cedar frame and glass.
Modern ones are done with dental drills or even lasers.
Look in Google shopping under Vintage Asian corkwood carvings for price comparisons
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BARNTIQUES859 Reputation: 234 See BARNTIQUES859's booth |
These are called Dioramas. Google Vintage Oriental Diorama, and you will see a number of them. Not sure how well they sell, but I like them.
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thevintageflea Reputation: 251 See thevintageflea's booth |
Thank You all for the info! I certainly learned somethng new today!!!
This is such a wonderful feature on bonanza. Thanks Again!!!!
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gramagrama Reputation: 54 See gramagrama's booth |
Yep, and they are very fragile. I have an ornate one that had the glass cover get broken for, and I have had it covered with a large fish bowl type glass cover. We bought it overseas, and they are available everywhere as a tourist favorite to bring home. Mine has had some pieces get damaged and I still refuse to throw it away.
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momspennies Reputation: 485 See momspennies' booth |
Many years ago, SMC Wholesale carried this type of item and could be found listed in their dealer catalogues.
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mrdutch1001 Reputation: 355 See mrdutch1001's booth |
I have one very similar that my Air Force son brought back for me when he was stationed in South Korea. I am glad now to know just what it is called and what it’s made from, they are really quite beautiful and unique!
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Lilliebelle Reputation: 14 See Lilliebelle's booth |
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