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Chinese Gold Leaf and Painted Wall Decoration
John Howkins Antiques
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Chinese Gold Leaf and Painted Wall Decoration

1900 - 1920
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This decorative painting is in the form of a 4 fold screen and retains the original Chinese brass wall hangers. Decorated with squares of gold leaf and hand painted Chinese Cranes (red crowned cranes). The position of the sun/moon low in the sky may suggest the annual struggle and migration of the cranes to cross the Himalayas. The Chinese Crane is synonymous with wisdom and longevity and along with the phoenix is the most popular bird in Chinese culture. The characters to the bottom left are an ancient Chinese poem (unable to translate due to ancient script).The frame is hardwood with engraved brass corners and the back is covered in coral coloured material.This impressive wall decoration is in A1 condition. Sizes:- Width...59''...150cm. Height...35''...89cm. Depth... 2cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £35.

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John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

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20497
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Description
This decorative painting is in the form of a 4 fold screen and retains the original Chinese brass wall hangers. Decorated with squares of gold leaf and hand painted Chinese Cranes (red crowned cranes).
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The position of the sun/moon low in the sky may suggest the annual struggle and migration of the cranes to cross the Himalayas.
John Howkins Antiques

The Chinese Crane is synonymous with wisdom and longevity and along with the phoenix is the most popular bird in Chinese culture. The characters to the bottom left are an ancient Chinese poem (unable to translate due to ancient script).The frame is hardwood with engraved brass corners and the back is covered in coral coloured material.This impressive wall decoration is in A1 condition. Sizes:- Width...59''...150cm. Height...35''...89cm. Depth... 2cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £35.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA286544
Dealers Internal Ref
20497
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 476
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John Howkins Antiques
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