Lot 064: Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Decorative Plate

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A vintage hand-carved wooden decorative plate, featuring intricate geometric and radial chip-carved patterns revealing lighter wood beneath a dark stain, likely mid-20th century. A vintage hand-carved wooden decorative plate, featuring intricate geometric and radial chip-carved patterns revealing lighter wood beneath a dark stain, likely mid-20th century. - View 2 A vintage hand-carved wooden decorative plate, featuring intricate geometric and radial chip-carved patterns revealing lighter wood beneath a dark stain, likely mid-20th century. - View 3 A vintage hand-carved wooden decorative plate, featuring intricate geometric and radial chip-carved patterns revealing lighter wood beneath a dark stain, likely mid-20th century. - View 4 A vintage hand-carved wooden decorative plate, featuring intricate geometric and radial chip-carved patterns revealing lighter wood beneath a dark stain, likely mid-20th century. - View 5

Description

A vintage hand-carved wooden decorative plate, featuring intricate geometric and radial chip-carved patterns revealing lighter wood beneath a dark stain, likely mid-20th century. This decorative piece showcases traditional folk art craftsmanship. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century * Material: Carved Wood * Style: Folk Art, Chip Carving Condition: General surface wear and scratches on the reverse side consistent with age. The front carved surface appears well-preserved with no significant chips or damage. Interesting fact: * Chip carving (Kerbschnitt in German) is an ancient decorative wood carving technique that creates geometric patterns by removing small chips of wood with a knife. This intricate art form has been practiced across various cultures, particularly in European folk art. * The contrast between the dark stained background and the lighter carved areas is characteristic of this carving style, enhancing the visual depth of the patterns. Use: An attractive decorative piece suitable for display as a wall hanging or table centerpiece in a vintage or folk-inspired interior.

Condition Report

General surface wear and scratches on the obverse consistent with age.

Specifications

CategoryVintage
Lot ReferenceLOT-064
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