Vintage Shanghai Handicrafts Chinese Wicker Bamboo Owl Box For Sale

Condition: Pre-owned (very good)
Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 8 inches
Material: Bamboo and wood
Design Serial Number: -Notes:
1. Minor dust between bamboo strips
2. Minor paint loss due to age and use
3. The bamboo strips forming the wings are loose but remain attached to the owl’s body.Please see photos for details.
Thank you for your interest.
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History of Wicker Bamboo Animals:• Originated in 1966 by bamboo weaving master Yu Zhang Gen in Shengxian County, Zhejiang, China
• A comprehensive art form that includes design, mold-making, weaving, assembly, and the application of paint and varnish
• Each design was assigned a unique serial number
• Shengxian County Artistic Bamboo Weaving Factory was renowned for its craftsmanship and wicker animal designs
• Initially exported by Shanghai Handicrafts, and later by the Zhejiang Handicrafts Import-Export Corporation due to the factory’s lack of direct trading rights with foreign countries.