Tiehua Wuhu Anhui Iron Painting Folk Art China Picture Metal Chrysanthemum 8 1/2

Description: Tiehua Wuhu Anhui Iron Painting Folk Art China Picture Metal Chrysanthemum 8 1/2 This is a vintage "tiehua" (translates to iron flower or iron painting) which is a traditional Chinese art form that originated in the 1600's by artist Tang Peng in Wuhu, Anhui, China. Wuhu is the city in province of Anhui. Sometimes these iron paintings are simply called, "Wuhu Anhui". This art form is traditionally crafted in wrought iron. The delicate constructions look like a brush painting. The art form nearly went extinct in 20th century but has been revived by modern craftsmen. Traditional subjects of the past were of flowers, birds, and Chinese scenes. The inventor, Tang Peng is said to have drawn inspiration from the Chinese paintings and paper cut work of his time. He used iron instead of ink and hammer instead of brush. This is a complicated piece with a lot of individual solder joints and the cutting is delicate. Note the intricate leaves and many petaled flowers. This must not be easy to fabricate in metal with hammers and other metalsmithing tools. This picture measures 8 1/2" x 4". The picture is of blooming chrysanthemum flowers. The metal is painted black, as is the tradition. As this is an older pre-owned vintage item, there is some paint loss here and there. The item could also be displayed in window with small hook or framed with background of your choice. This is a delicate lightweight picture just a few millimeters thick....almost like a paper cut picture. I am assuming this is iron metal but it could be another metal. I am not sure if the tradition continued in only iron metal and I don't know the age. I can tell it is hand fabricated and the back side shows the many solder joints. See my photo of the backside. My photos are of the actual item you are getting. See our store for other interesting tiehua items. PAYMENT DETAILS: Buyer must furnish seller with "ship to " address that matches the address registered on ebay. Payment is expected within 3 days after close of auction. SHIPPING DETAILS: If package is less than 13oz it will be sent First Class. If package is over 13oz to 5 lbs it will be sent Priority Mail. If package is over 5 lbs it will be sent Priority Mail or Retail Ground. Book packages less than 5oz will be sent First Class. Book packages over 5oz will be sent Media Mail.We usually ship within 24 hours of payment (weekend & holidays excluded). Please contact us if you prefer another method of shipping. We are happy to combine multiple items to save shipping costs (if items can be put together). RETURNS: Buy with confidence. We provide a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied (minus shipping cost). Prompt return of item insures prompt refund. Items must be sent back within 5 days after return request. Returns must be shipped by an insured carrier. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please e-mail us for shipping quotes. You may qualify for a cheaper rate. If you need more details contact us. Linda Bollenbach and Don BrookensBrook In The Thicket 210 George St. Anna, IL 62906.Thank you for looking.

Price: 36.79 USD

Location: Anna, Illinois

End Time: 2023-10-11T20:36:53.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.35 USD