This is an antique 150 year old Chinese c. 1860's wooden carving with Chinese calligraphy characters as well as floral designs. The carving is intricately carved in Chinese yumu (a type of elm) wood. The painting features a family and it appears the son is returning home, a Phoenix and peonies. This piece has a special design element that we don't commonly see.
There is a latch on the back that when moved allows one panel to be slid down and open a window into the panel. This carving was probably once incorporated into a much larger piece of furniture like a wardrobe or bed. During the Chinese cultural revolution most of these fabulous carvings were destroyed. Some were saved and warehoused until recently. As China attempts to maintain her long cultural heritage, such carvings are no longer being allowed out the country. This may be your last chance to own such a piece of China's ancient past. This is one panel from a larger piece such as you can see in the last photo. This carving measures 13" wide by 55 1/2" tall by 1 1/2 thick (33 x 141.5 x 3 cm). H aving been well loved for nearly a century and a half, it remains in very good condition.Please view the enlarged pictures to admire this intricately detailed carving. You'll love it, I guarantee it......... In Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 years, and highly value our customers.
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The item "ANTIQUE CHINESE QING DYNASTY c1860 HAND CARVED PAINTED PANEL RED GREEN GOLD 51" is in sale since Thursday, April 22, 2021. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Other Chinese Antiques".The seller is "shoguns" and is located in Portland, Oregon. This item can be shipped worldwide.