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Pair of Chinese Crackle Lacquer Courtyard Doors, c. 1800

$8,800
£6,659.33
€7,680.30
CA$12,288.59
A$13,767.19
CHF 7,165.81
MX$167,658.04
NOK 91,282.87
SEK 85,962.70
DKK 57,332.43
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About the Item

The countless layers of black lacquer that texture these 19th-century doors have aged with a dark patina and an inimitable crackle that only time can achieve. Crafted of northern elm (yumu) and lacquered on both sides, the grand doors were originally installed as the outermost entrance gates to a traditional home in northern China. The graphic marks on each door are likely left from early 20th-century notice postings. The round iron lock plate and ring pulls were made by hand to replace the originals, which were lost over time. Displayed on a custom steel mount, the doors live on as a freestanding sculpture or room divider with incredible texture and history. Additional Dimensions: Doors: 53"W x 2.75"D x 88.5"H Mount: 60"W x 20"D
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 89 in (226.06 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Elm,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CSGAC0011stDibs: LU820045332142

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