Antique Chinese Gilt Wood High Relief Sculptures, Many Figures, So Much Detail For Sale

ITEM SPECIFICS
• Primary Material: Wood, Lacquer, Gilt
• Age: Likely 1850-1899 (Late Qing Dynasty)
• Region of Origin: China
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Features: Handcarved, High-Relief, Openwork, Pierced Carving, GiltwoodDESCRIPTION
Pair of Antique Chinese Giltwood High-Relief Carved Panels offering a stunning, complementary pair of authentic hand-carved wood panels. These architectural friezes feature incredibly deep, multi-layered pierced openwork (giltwood) carving, finished in traditional red lacquer and detailed gold gilding. The number of figures and details is extraordinary.
Panels like these were traditionally used as decorative architectural components on high-end Chinese canopy beds, screens, or temple interiors. Today, they make magnificent, high-drama Asian art wall hangings or shelf displays.Narrative:
The deep relief carvings tell a classic two-part theatrical story, highly reminiscent of scenes from popular Chinese Opera or historical epics (such as Romance of the Three Kingdoms):• Top Panel (The Courtly Narrative): Features a palace or pavilion setting with characters gathered under a grand pine tree. On the far right, a prominent figure stands aboard a traditional Chinese riverboat, evoking a legendary tactical crossing or diplomatic mission.• Bottom Panel (The Military Procession): Transitions into an outdoor campaign, showcasing a warrior/general on horseback surrounded by armored foot soldiers, standard-bearers, and attendants near a gateway structure.Condition:
Good antique condition consistent with age (Late 1800s). Retains vibrant red lacquer tones and beautiful, aged gold gilt patina throughout. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess condition details. These pieces would be best displayed in shadow boxes so as the unfinished raw edges were not displayed. There is an unfortunate chip on one edge. However the piece displays very well. Please review all photos to asses the quality of the edge to edge
14”x5”x1.25” carving/imageWe ship securely with packing materials to ensure safe transit. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or request additional photos!