Exquisite Chinese Hediao Tiger Scene Figurine Buddhist Lohan Story 51mm Resin for Sale

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Exquisite Chinese Hediao Tiger Scene Figurine Buddhist Lohan Story 51mm Resin For Sale

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Exquisite Chinese Hediao Tiger Scene Figurine Buddhist Lohan Story 51mm Resin:
$84.97

CarvedChineseHEDIAO WalnutLohan Scene Depicted on aResin Cast Walnut
This beautiful piece of history is from a recent estate sale. This is a particularly special item as it is a resin cast of a hand carved walnut. It’s amazing to imagine an artisan creating this work of art from a simple walnut. Look at the detailed scene applied to every area of the nut.
This piece isn’t drilled, and will look beautiful resting in a place of honor in your home.
Item: Walnut Carving, Home DecorMaterial: Resin or Similar MaterialArtisan: UnknownQuantity: 1
Approximate Measurements: 51mm x 47mm x 43mm
Condition: Excellent Pre-Owned Vintage Condition
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CHINESE HEDIAO CARVINGS:

Nut carving, known asHediaoin Chinese, generally refers to two kinds of carvings that respectively use fruit stone (also known as the fruit\'s pit), like olive or peach stone, and walnut as the raw material. The art of fruit pit carving, has been practiced in China for centuries.

Nut carving generally uses relief and three-dimensional carving skills due to the materials\' limited surface area. To produce a fine piece of nut carving, one has to make good use of the shape, grains, and texture of the material; a blueprint also has to be made before the actual carving can begin.The art of Hediao is now facing extinction because few black olive trees are planted in China and there are very few people interested in learning this art.

Artisan crafted Hedaio nuts typically depicted elaborate landscape scenes, warriors, Gods, and/or animal themes which wrapped around the piece. Hedaio beads were used as prayer beads by Buddhists and have become highly collectible pieces of wearable art.