Intangible Cultural Heritage Comb，Bone & Wood Inlaid，Redwood & Ox Horn
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· Product Description
Exquisite shell inlay patterns are decorated on the green sandalwood handle of the ox horn comb, presenting unique Ningbo regional style.
Combining beauty and practicality, the long style is ideal for home use, while the compact short style is portable for daily carry in bags.
· Craft Introduction
Bone and wood inlay is a traditional craftsmanship of Ningbo. It was inscribed on the second batch of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2008.
Using materials such as ivory, boxwood, redwood, rosewood, ox bone, mother-of-pearl, copper sheet and soapstone, artisans carve grooves on wooden blanks and inlay decorative patterns. The works are finally finished through polishing, carving and lacquering.
Widely applied to furniture, screens, stationery and daily necessities, this distinctive craft features strong local characteristics.
With a long history and exquisite techniques, bone and wood inlay is well-known at home and abroad.
·Product Size
Long Hair Comb：7.48 × 2.36 × 0.39 inches
Short Hair Comb：4.72 × 1.97 × 0.39 inches
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Safety & Care Information
Safety & Care Information
⚠️ Important Safety NoticeThis is a fragile ceramic product. Do not allow children to use or handle it unsupervised to prevent injury from breakage.
💡 Care Instructions
- Clean with warm water and a soft sponge. Avoid abrasive cleaners or scrubbers to protect the glaze.
- Avoid extreme temperature changes (e.g., pouring boiling water into a cold cup) to prevent cracking.
- Handle with care. Store in a safe place away from hard or sharp objects to avoid chipping.
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Millennial Craftsmanship, Bone & Wood Bloom
National Intangible Cultural Heritage · Oriental Aesthetics of Bone-and-Wood Inlay.
Bone-and-Wood Inlay is a National Intangible Cultural Heritage of China, an ancient craft spanning over 4,000 years. It mainly involves carving ox bone, mother-of-pearl, and boxwood into patterns, embedding them into redwood or hardwood bases, and finishing with polishing and lacquering.
Neolithic Longshan Culture (c. 2500–2000 BCE)
The earliest inlay prototypes appeared. Coffins from the Yin Ruins in Anyang, Henan, show mixed inlays of animal bone and mother-of-pearl—the earliest physical evidence of the craft.
Sui & Tang Dynasties (581–907 CE)
The craft matured. Ningbo became the core production base, with its works as imperial tributes. Praised for "antique patterns resembling Han-dynasty paintings".
Ming & Qing Dynasties (1368–1840 CE)
Reached its peak during the Qianlong–Daoguang periods. Three core techniques emerged: flat inlay, raised inlay, and mixed inlay. Popular motifs included landscapes, flowers, birds, and opera figures. Widely used in furniture and architectural decorations, symbolizing status for wealthy Jiangnan families.
Modern & Contemporary Eras
In 2008, Ningbo Bone-and-Wood Inlay was inscribed on the Second Batch of National Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Together with Zhu gold woodcarving, gold-lacquered filigree, and gold-silver embroidery, it is known as one of Ningbo’s Four Great Treasures. Modern artisans innovate while preserving traditions, integrating the ancient craft into contemporary life.
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