• #13047 Pair of Antique Carved Architectural Door or Window Panels

    Small Architectural Carving Decorative & Collectibles ...

    595.00

    435.00

    (一對清中早期建築門窗木雕片)This pair of antique carved panels are part of a much larger set of old Chinese architectural doors or windows. The small rectangular wooden panels are carved with a variety of vessels in different shapes, including various vases holding different flowers and vegetation, as well as other auspicious objects such as Ruyi (如意), Ling-Zhi branch (靈芝) , Buddhist's hand fruits (佛手瓜) , and an unique drinking vessel with handle in the shape of a pomegranate fruit (石榴) with seeds exposed. The carvings are created in a deep-relieved (陽刻) style, Yang style. The abundant vessels are arranged in a “full” composition with the emphasized shapes of the vessels that stand out to impress the viewers. Such creation is often intended to show off the character of the building and the social status of a prosperous family living in the building who possessed plenty of wealth and power. This type of design in woodworking was quite popular during the early Qing and throughout most of the Qing period. Carvings on old Chinese architectural woodwork best describe the development of Chinese social changes and cultural favorites through different dynasties and periods as they reflect trends and philosophy rendered by both ordinary people and the wealthy class. The outer new frames were created to match the carvings for displaying. In Chinese culture, vase in general symbolizes “peace” or “harmony” while pomegranate represents “fertility”, “generations to come”. Dimensions for each panel: 6 7/8" W x 16 ½" L. Dimensions:

  • #15397 Pair of 17-18th Century Architectural Carvings of Dragon Fish

    Small Architectural Carving Decorative & Collectibles ...

    2800.00

    950.00

    Pair of 17-18th Century Architectural Carvings of Dragon Fish. These pair of well carved water dragon or dragon fish once graced an elegant and elaborate ancient Chinese building or temple as part of its architectural structure with its vivid expression and for its auspicious symbol. It was said in ancient Chinese mythology that the sun had nine sons, nine dragons. The water dragon being one of them that can cause big waves and was the king of the ocean. Carp and fish is often used in Chinese culture for the auspicious meaning of plentiful-ness and for the career advancement or success of a young male as well. Such motif used for an ancient wooden structure also embedded the wishful thinking of a safe structure away from the fire. This pair of dragon head and fish tail combined creatures, carved on both sides with the same motif, is missing the end of a tail on one of them. One of the bare wooden part (without carving) that was used to insert or to connect to another part of the structure was also rotted, but nevertheless, as old as they are, they have withstood the weather and the test of time. As is. Dimensions for each: 23 1/4" L x 7 3/4" W x 2 1/4" D

  • #14050 Antique Carved Wooden Bed Fragment Panel with Figures in Battle Scene

    Small Architectural Carving Decorative & Collectibles ...

    420.00

    225.00

    Antique Carved Wooden Bed Fragment Panel with Figures in A Battle Scene. the plaque is carved and painted with different colors. 19th century. Dimension: 8.75" X 16.5" X 0.75"

  • #15367 Framed Small Size Antique Bed Panel with Birds and Peony

    Small Architectural Carving Decorative & Collectibles ...

    285.00

    185.00

    Framed Small Size Antique Bed Panel with Birds and Peony with organic color pigments made of precious mineral and vegetation. New frame and hanger. Panel is from late 1800's. Dimensions: L 9 1/4" x W 1 1/8" x H 6 1/8"

  • #19447 Good Antique Carved Bed Panel with A Warrior Scene

    Decorative and Collectible Small Architectural Carving ...

    0.00

    0.00

    This is a beautiful and interesting Antique Carved Bed Panel with A Warrior Scene from an elaborately carved antique Chinese canopy bed from the Ningbo area. This beautiful panel is deeply carved in a relieved style and is painted with organic red color pigment with gilt (朱金,Zhu-Jin, Red-and-Gold) and other organic colors as well. The two calligraphy characters written in gold on the black gate above the brick wall depict either a brass or bronze gate or the name of a city in Anhuei Province. The whole scenery depicts a tale of warriors in rescuing or helping someone to escape as one warrior holds the black gate from shutting down. Dimensions: 13 7/8" L x 10" W x 1 1/4" D

  • #15052 Intricately Carved Antique Bed Fragment Made of Special Nan-Mu

    Small Architectural Carving Decorative & Collectibles ...

    850.00

    450.00

    Beautifully carved antique bed fragment from the entrance of a canopy bed. This piece is intricately carved with a fisherman coming back from fishing, holding a fish basket and a stick with a caught fish on it, meeting and chatting under a tree with a young working man carrying a stick with a tassel as well. Both appeared to be standing on padded wood boards or a bridge. The bottom of the carving is carved with two feet and a design from an incense burner, while one side of the carving is carved with a scroll design with plum blossoms and bamboo. The wood has been stripped and looks quite dense and slightly purple with straight lines for its grain. The wood also smells slightly fragrant. This carving might be made of Purple Nan-Mu (紫楠), also called Fragrant Nan-Mu (香楠) which is an excellent wood material from China. Dimensions: 1 1/2"L x 11 1/4" W x 14" H

  • #14870 A pair of 17th Century architectural carvings

    Small Architectural Carving

    2200.00

    0.00

    A pair of 17th Century architectural carvings of a deer under a pine tree in original organic color pigment. Dimensions: 14"w x 14"h

  • #14560 Old carved bed panel with old color and m.o.p. inlay

    Small Architectural Carving

    0.00

    0.00

    Old carved bed panel with old color and m.o.p. inlay; 19th C.; New frame; As Is Dimensions: 9 1/16"w x 13/16"d x 6 1/8"h

  • #14552 Pair of antique carved bed panels

    Small Architectural Carving

    0.00

    0.00

    Pair of antique carved bed panels with figures and architecture element, with old colors and m.o.p. inlay; New frame Dimensions: 10 3/4"w x 1"d x 6 7/16"h

  • #8749 Pair of Antique Carved Architectural Fragments

    Small Architectural Carving Decorative & Collectibles ...

    850.00

    385.00

    Pair of antique architectural fragments, each carved with a pair of auspicious animals. One is carved with two elephant and Chilin like animals playing with each other on a ground with leafy trees. The other one is carved with a pair of deer like animals on a ground with bamboo and pine trees. Although the carvings are very simple, they have vivid and playful expressions. These are sweet pieces to take home. Great for a shelf project! 200-250 years old. Priced for the pair. Dimensions: 20 1/2"w x 3 1/4"d x 4 1/2"h

  • #11926 Architectural Fragment of Carved Two Lotus Flowers

    Small Architectural Carving

    0.00

    0.00

    Architectural fragment of carved two lotus flowers; 17-18th century. Dimensions: 11 3/4"w x 3 1/2"d x 3 1/2"h.

  • #12488 Pair of Carved Antique Wedding Bed Panels

    Small Architectural Carving Decorative & Collectibles ...

    850.00

    420.00

    Pair of carved antique wedding bed fragments with original red lacquer and gilt and with auspicious bonsai and frog motifs. Dimensions: 12 3/4"h x 5 5/8"w x 1 7/8"d

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