Description

This late 19th century Chinese architectural panel is hand-carved, notched together, and constructed of Chinese elm. The elaborately-carved center panel features a phoenix, surrounded by other auspicious symbols.
This item was originally the top panel of a Chinese wedding bed, which would have belonged to an affluent family where it came from in coastal southeastern China. It was imported into Taiwan in the early 90s, when Mainland Chinese sought to sell off their antiques/vintage items, and Taiwan was readily buying them up. I purchased this piece in 1991 from a retail antique store in Taipei and brought it back to the USA in 1993.See

Dimensions

45ʺW × 2ʺD × 75ʺH

Styles

Asian Antique

Chinese

Period

Late 19th Century

Country of Origin

China

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Elm

Condition

Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections

Color

Gold

Condition Notes

It is in very good condition given it’s age. Appears to have had paint touchups; some chipped. There are some …moreIt is in very good condition given it’s age. Appears to have had paint touchups; some chipped. There are some border cracks in the wood around the center carving’s inner frame. There are a few loose, notched-together joints (in the decorative area outside center carving.