Hand-carved 20" Camphor Wood "Longevity" Wall Hanging

Handcrafted by artisans with supreme woodworking skills, this original, decorative woodcarving carries a benevolent message of longevity and benediction. Four delicately detailed bats, traditional harbingers of blessing in China, embrace a central character, "shou," which represents a long, full and satisfying life. In their mouths, the bats tote small coins of the type used to attract fortune and wealth into homes across China. This intricate piece is carved from fragrant camphor wood, which is renowned for its pleasing aroma and medicinal properties. Enrich any room with this hopeful, handcrafted treasure. Measures 20 inches from corner to corner. AsiaEXP brings you handicrafts of exceptional quality from a variety of Eastern cultures, while simultaneously supporting talented craftsmen and their creative traditions. By purchasing this product you are not only acquiring a beautiful home accessory, but helping to sustain the artisans and their cultural heritage. The handcrafted nature of this item will produce minor differences in design, color and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to the unique quality of individual creations. Measurements may vary slightly.

• Four delicately hand-carved bats are traditional harbingers of blessing in China

• Bats embrace beautifully hand-carved character, "shou," which represents long, and satisfying life

• In their mouths, the bats tote "coins" traditionally used to attract fortune in Chinese homes

• Design rendered in richly grained, aromatic camphor wood

• 20 in. L x 20 in. W