This early 20th-century ladder was originally used to access the loft in a traditional Chinese courtyard home. Crafted with mortise-and-tenon joinery methods, without the use of nails and screws, the elmwood ladder has a tapered a-frame design with squared sides and slightly rounded rungs. The topmost rung is arched and carved on either end with decorative clouds. Cloaked in a bright red lacquer finish, the tall ladder adds a pop of color to modern interiors as a rustic accent or unexpected display for blankets and textiles.
From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.
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Dimensions:Height: 75 in (190.5 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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Style:Qing(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:WoodCarvedLacquered
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Place of Origin:China
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Period:Early 20th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Ladder frame is slightly warped.
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Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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Reference Number:Seller: CFC419Seller: LU820030097132
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