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19th Century Chinese Wooden Plaque
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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19th Century Chinese Wooden Plaque

19th century
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A large 19th-century Chinese circular wooden plaque in excellent condition with only wear inline with age. This plaque is richly carved depicting carp, dragons, and traditional architectural motifs. The arrangement is vibrant and full of life: dragons emerging through swirling clouds above, and carp swimming amongst stylised waves below—traditional motifs representing strength, prosperity, and the power of transformation. The carving retains traces of original gilding and red lacquer, giving the piece a warm, time-softened presence. An impressive decorative panel with strong visual impact and fine craftsmanship.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Carved Chinese Wooden Plaque to the 19th Century.

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SA1205243
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4143
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Description
A large 19th-century Chinese circular wooden plaque in excellent condition with only wear inline with age. This plaque is richly carved depicting carp, dragons, and traditional architectural motifs. The arrangement is vibrant and full of life: dragons emerging through swirling clouds above, and carp swimming amongst stylised waves below—traditional motifs representing strength, prosperity, and the power of transformation.
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The carving retains traces of original gilding and red lacquer, giving the piece a warm, time-softened presence.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

An impressive decorative panel with strong visual impact and fine craftsmanship.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Carved Chinese Wooden Plaque to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205243
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4143
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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A circular 19th-century Chinese carved wooden wall plaque featuring gilded relief carvings of a dragon, carp, and pagodas.
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Archive I A circular 19th-century Chinese carved wooden wall plaque featuring gilded relief carvings of a dragon, carp, and pagodas.

19th Century Chinese Wooden Plaque

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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
Location
91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2017
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Location: 91 Main Street, Thornton, Fife , KY1 4AQ, United Kingdom
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A circular 19th-century Chinese carved wooden wall plaque featuring gilded relief carvings of a dragon, carp, and pagodas.
19th Century Chinese Wooden Plaque
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A circular 19th-century Chinese carved wooden wall plaque featuring gilded relief carvings of a dragon, carp, and pagodas.
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FAQs

During the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, deep high-relief timber carvings were widely crafted to decorate upscale residences, temples, and furniture. These plaques featured narrative scenes, mythological figures, and auspicious symbols such as dragons and carp, reflecting traditional folklore and architectural style.

These panels were typically carved from native hardwoods or softwoods such as camphor, pine, or zelkova. Artisans applied layers of lacquer, vermilion pigments, and gold leaf (gilding) to protect the wood and highlight the intricate details.

Authentic period pieces show signs of age such as natural shrinkage along wood joins, uneven wear to the gilding, and deep hand-carved tool marks. The back of the panel often displays aged, unpainted timber with evidence of historic mortise-and-tenon construction.

Mount the circular plaque as a focal point above a console table, sideboard, or mantelpiece to contrast organic relief texture against neutral walls. Combining rich gilded timber with modern minimalist furniture creates a balanced, eclectic aesthetic.

Remove dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, taking care around delicate pierced carvings. Avoid using liquid cleansers, water, or chemical polishes, as moisture can lift historic gold leaf and degrade underlying lacquer layers.
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