{"product_id":"antique-chinese-gilt-polychrome-wood-carving-wall-plaque-late-qing-early-republic","title":"Antique Chinese Gilt Polychrome Wood Carving Wall Plaque – Late Qing \/ Early Republic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevate your space with this stunning late Qing Dynasty to early Republic period (circa late 19th to early 20th century) Chinese wood carving panel. Originally created as an architectural fragment—likely a decorative insert from a traditional canopy bed, screen, or temple door header—this piece has been thoughtfully preservation-mounted inside a custom, hand-painted border and frame, transforming it into a magnificent work of ready-to-hang wall art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe panel features exceptional, multi-layered openwork relief carving in the traditional Teochew or Dongyang style. It depicts a lively theatrical or courtly palace scene populated by numerous figures in traditional Hanfu robes, set against stylized architectural pavilions and sweeping foliage. The deep three-dimensional carving is heavily highlighted in rich gold leaf (gilt) over a traditional red lacquer undercoat, balanced by vibrant blue and earth-tone polychrome painted accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe framing is equally artistic, utilizing a hand-painted diaper-pattern border mimicking traditional Chinese textiles, enclosed in a complementary red and gold-moulded wood frame. It is an exceptional addition for a dedicated East Asian art collector or anyone looking to add authentic vintage character to a library, study, or gallery wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late Qing Dynasty to Early Republic Period (c. 1890–1920)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Polychrome and gilt-lacquered softwood; custom framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Professional wire hanging installed on verso for immediate display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 18.5\" W x 10\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage\/antique condition. This piece displays authentic age-related characteristics, including minor finish loss, typical rubbing to the gilt high points, and light surface wear consistent with its 100+ year history as an architectural element. Please review all high-resolution images carefully, as they serve as an integral part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Ching Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47982705967156,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4242\/7700\/files\/ED6DA796-644B-4515-83E3-4567A91D4BB0.png?v=1783650774","url":"https:\/\/ichingantiques.com\/products\/antique-chinese-gilt-polychrome-wood-carving-wall-plaque-late-qing-early-republic","provider":"I Ching Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}