Chinese Qing Dynasty, Nephrite celadon jade boat with carved hardwood stand. The Jade sculpture of a Chinese boat. A sage sculpted on the boat in standing on the rear, and large vase of the front boat, with a round hood on the mid boat. Flowing water carved at the bottom of the boat. Included with a hardwood base fine carved into the shape of cresting wavy waters. is an extremely dense wood which sinks in water. It is a member of the rosewood family and is botanically classified in the Pterocarpus genus. The lumber is blackish-purple in hue, and its fibers are loaded with deep red pigments which have been used for dye throughout the ages. The entirety is encased in amazing relief carving which gives this box a captivating appearance.


Measurements: Height 1.75" Width: 1.5"
Weight:178g

Lot Notes:

The word "sampan" comes from the original Cantonese term for the boats, SanBan, literally meaning "three planks". The name referred to the hull design, which consists of a flat bottom (made from one plank) joined to two sides (the other two planks). Derived from the material used in the construction of the craft’s keel-less hull, which were usually three planks or pine boards. Although this term is no longer used in modern Chinese. A small wooden boat usually propelled by oars or paddles, the sampan originated from China with Western travel accounts mentioning it from as early as the 17th century. Sampan is a relatively flat bottomed Chinese wooden boat from 3.5 to 4.5 m long. Some sampans include a small shelter on board, and may be used as a permanent habitation on inland waters. Sampans are generally used for transportation in coastal areas or rivers, and are often used as traditional fishing boats. It is unusual for a sampan to sail far from land as they do not have the means to survive rough weather. The sampan is a relatively flat bottomed Chinese wooden boat. Some of them include a small shelter on board, and may be used as a permanent habitation on inland waters. Sampan is generally used for transportation in coastal areas or rivers, and is often used as a traditional fishing boat. It is unusual for a sampan to sail far from land as they do not have the means to survive rough weather.