Posted 12 years ago
cwpost
(122 items)
The item was located in the South Bronx of New York City about 18 inches. Measuring about 18 inches long, the item appears to be hand carved from a very hard wood (maple).
I think that it displays intricate carvings of a horse head, lotus plants and other geometric items.
Having said this, I have absolutely no idea as to what this item is.
Can anyone tell me the origin, use and or purpose of this item?
Upon further investigation, I was given several different sernareios as to the names and or purposes.
The most likely is that pertaining a paraphnilia associate opium. It was carved intrinsicly for the well to do Asians. It was mainly to drain opium during a cureing process.
some kind of wood crown molding for an ebtrance way into another room or ceiling!!
I have no idea what it is, but I like it. I don't think it is maple. It looks more like chestnut.
The item is intricately carved on all sides. Therefore, the notion that it is a decorative part of a crown ceiling isn't particular.
Seversl years ago, I took this item to the Antique Roadshow and they had no ideas.