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Native to Africa. Long been used as a dyeing agent for clothes. |
One of the most expensive woods on the planet, Tzi-t'an (or Zitan) was once restricted for the sole use of the Chinese Imperial family and worth it's weight in gold. Very slow growing, most available pieces being salvaged from antique Ming dynasty furniture damaged beyond repair. Clear material can fetch $2500 per board foot. The availability of this wood is very limited. I have been told that the trees do produce burls but have not seen any examples. |
