Chinese Carved Wooden Panels / Plaques (12 No). Circa 1880.

Chinese Carved Wooden Panels / Plaques (12 No). Circa 1880. 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 facing majestic dragons. The panels are beautifully aged and the intricate details showcase the skill of the artisan. Remarkable pieces of art with cultural richness.

Condition: Some expected loss of carving and chips, with some finely executed conservation work. Some discoloration and shrinkage, but retaining original gilding with lacquered colours of green and rustic red (retaining rich gold to edge pattern).

Dimensions (approx):

Width = 45cm

Height = 18cm

Depth = 3cm