A Japanese carved wooden carp, Yokagi, in black lacquer, a…
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A Japanese carved wooden carp, Yokagi, in black lacquer, a hanging chain, an iron rod threaded through the bamboo pole and metal hook with a metal kettle, a rich patina from wear. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection, Tansu Ya, Queen Street, Woollahra

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  • Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.

    As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.

    Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.

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