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Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Religious Temple Architectural Ornament
About the Item
A scarce pair of Qing Dynasty temple architectural ornaments, the decorative antique building element fragments each elaborately hand carved, polychrome painted and lacquered, richly detailed featuring two figural pairs accented by beautiful, intricate mother of pearl inlays.
The 18th/19th century Asian religious folk art bas relief panel each crafted from a single block of wood, freestanding, sculptural, having an angled top and square block plinth base.
Dimensions:
10.25"H 3"W, 1.75"D
10.5"H, 2.25"W, 1.75"D.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 1.765 in (4.49 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:18th-19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977227355352
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