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Chinese Carved Wooden Panels / Plaques (x6). Circa 1850.

£1,800    $2,439    €2,121
Chinese Carved Wooden Panels / Plaques (6 No). Circa 1850 (possibly earlier). Rare examples. Provenance (most likely): Shanxi Province, North Central China.
 
Finely carved Chinese architectural wood panels / plaques. Once part of decorative furniture, or possibly from a marriage bed. These double-sided architectural panels features intricate, almost three-dimensional carvings, with interlacing patterns and a majestic dragon motif and symbol (on reverse). The panels are beautifully aged and the intricate details showcase the skill of the artisan. Remarkable pieces of art with cultural richness. The panels feature intricate carvings of prominent and most likely military figures on horseback, being attended to by their servants*.
 
Condition: Some expected loss of carving and chips, with some finely executed conservation work. Some discoloration and shrinkage, but retaining evidence of original lacquered colours of green, red and blue (traces of gold to edge pattern). One of the panel...
Antique SA1155443 shown on this page was made in 1850. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1850
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