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#20296 Small Size Antique Carved Architectural Panel with Figures
Small Architectural Carving Decorative & Collectibles ...
345.00
285.00
Small Size Antique Carved Architectural Panel with Figures in a leaf enclosure, circled by two large bats with extending wings among vegetation. Bat is a good luck and longevity symbol in Chinese culture. Over 100 years old. Dimensions: 15 1/2" L x 16 1/2" H x 1 1/4" D
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#15397 Pair of 17-18th Century Architectural Carvings of Dragon Fish
Small Architectural Carving Decorative & Collectibles ...
2800.00
1300.00
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
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#22533 Antique Architectural Carving of A Qilin Dragon
Small Architectural Carving Decorative & Collectibles ...
820.00
435.00
Antique Architectural Carving of A Qilin Dragon with traces of old gilt color can be seen. Some losses. As is. Over 100 years old. This Qilin is carved in a wonderful"root" style with great detail and vivid expression. 120-300 years old. Qilin is a mystical creature in Chinese art and culture, often combining several features of different animals, such as horse, dragon, and deer. it often comes with scales and hoof feet. It is considered a very auspicious and peace-loving creature and said to be able to travel thousand of miles a day. there, it often is used to congratulate someone in career advancement. The image of a Qilin is also the number one in rank rendered on the official military court robe. In Chinese culture, Qilin is also often used as a symbolic natural force to deliver newborn baby boy (麒麟送子）。 Dimensions: 14" L x 5 1/8" W x 8" H
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#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"
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#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"
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#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
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#18962 Antique Carved Architectural Panel with Rare Cat and Other Auspicious Symbols
Small Architectural Carving Decorative & Collectibles ...
620.00
520.00
Antique Carved Architectural Panel with Rare Cat and Other Auspicious Symbols, including a Li-Mao cat perched and peeking over two sugar can stalks with a six-legged round stand holding a large pot of blooming orchids next to it. There is another planter with Bonsai rock further to the right. Two teapots, one with a high handle in the natural shape of a flower branch are also carved at the back of the cat, while a large auspicious pomegranate fruit with many seeds showing for prosperity and two water chestnuts are also carved towards the right. Such an array of natural objects together with the carving style suggest that this small wood palque might have come from Jiangsu/Zhejiang area where the woodworkers are highly praised for their intricacy and mastery of woodwork. The panel is carved in relieved style with all the surfaces of the subjects in a rounded shape that can be considered a type of Yuan-Diao (圆雕，Round or Rounded Carving). The frame is new. There is a crack at the bottom right of the panel that is not shown in this old photo. The carving is estimated to be 200-300 years old and is probably the inserted panel in the middle section of a tall antique Chinese screen door. As is. Dimensions of the panel: 20 1/4" L x 9 1/8" W x 3/8" D
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#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
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#14870 A pair of 17th Century architectural carvings
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
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#14560 Old carved bed panel with old color and m.o.p. inlay
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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
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#14552 Pair of antique carved bed panels
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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
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#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
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