PEDESTALES PENJING Italy Medidas: 70 cm largo x

Medidas: 70 cm largo x 70 cm ancho x 76 cm alto

possibly from the area around Jodhpur or Jaisalmer

Material: Elm wood

The faithful set up an altar in their homes where they place offerings for their ancestors before they embark on their final journey to the Yellow Springs

PEDESTALES PENJING Italy Medidas: 70 cm largo xMaterial: Hongmu wood Origin: China, Qing dynasty Measurements: 40 cm long x 40 cm wide x 85 cm high These pedestals were typically placed at the entrances of large homes to display the finest bonsai pieces. Positioned in front of white walls, the sunlight would create decorative shadow effects. Crafted from hongmu (rosewood) and following the tradition of imperial cabinetmaking, these pieces were joined using complex hidden mortise and tenon systems.