Featured Supine Goddess; Silver & Gold Wire Inlay on Box Lid

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by wlwhittier, Jul 2, 2024.

  1. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    This is ~4 3/4" by ~3 5/8", ~1 5/8" high; the interior space is ~4 1/8" by ~3 1/8" by ~7/8" deep. Weight is ~9 5/8 oz.
    I have seen other wire work like this, but not nearly as finely or smoothly done. I haven't attempted polishing (to high-light) the image out of concern for possible damage to the wood. I used gold & silver in my description because of the tarnish on the lighter lines, an' the lack of same on the bright lines...I don't think they're steel & brass. There are obvious areas of wear, especially on the bottom; the black lacquer interior shows many small dings, scratches an' other indicators of gentle use over time.
    I have a sense of Pacific Islander...Hawaiian...Polynesian influence, but can't really justify that.
    Where, an' when, was it made? Who is the Goddess? Of what significance is the image, given the materials? Is there a name for the inlay process? Thanks for lookin'!

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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Silver wire inlay on wood.It is done by many countries,examples... https://www.google.com/search?clien...HZLFA30QtKgLegQIDxAB&biw=1176&bih=623&dpr=1.3
     
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  3. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Wow! Thanks, Holly...
     
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  4. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    A sunshine cloth will make that sing.
     
  5. shamster

    shamster Well-Known Member

    Could it be Chinese version of Apsara? 3aa89510b9ffccf605ba8a5f46dae029.jpg
     
  6. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Based on that magnificent image, I'd say highly probable! Thanks, Shamster!
     
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  7. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    I'm on it...Thanks, Bear!
     
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  8. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    See what a wee bit o' elbow grease did for her?
    An Aspara, she is!

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  9. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Wow, what a difference, it looks lovely now:)
     
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  10. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Magic things, sunshines.
     
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