Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7

Pair of Chinese Iron Bound Courtyard Doors, c. 1900

About the Item

This impressive set of doors dates to the turn of the century and originated as the outermost entrance gate to a traditional courtyard home in northern China. Crafted of locust wood and hand-worked iron, the rustic doors have developed a fantastic texture from years of use. The original layer of dark brown lacquer has eroded with an inimitable crackle, revealing the beautiful wood grain underneath. The door fronts are reinforced with studded iron bands and decorative iron plates in the shape of clouds or ruyi. The doors are fitted with a simple iron latch and four round door pulls. A look at the back reveals the iron staples holding the hardware in place as well as two sliding wood door locks. Deaccessioned from the MacLean Collection of Asian Art. Additional dimensions: Door fronts: 26.5" W x 6" D x 90" H Top left post: 3" Diameter x 5.5" Height Bottom left post: 3" Diameter x 2" Height Top right post: 3" Diameter x 4" Height Bottom right post: 3" Diameter x 1.25" Height.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 90 in (228.6 cm)Width: 53 in (134.62 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CMCL0691stDibs: LU820031451932
More From This SellerView All
  • Pair of Chinese Iron Bound Courtyard Doors, c. 1850
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This impressive set of doors dates to the mid-19th century and originated as the outermost entrance gate to a traditional Qing dynasty courtyard home. Crafted of Northern elmwood (yu...
    Category

    Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

    Materials

    Iron

  • Pair of Chinese Iron Bound Courtyard Doors with Frame, c. 1850
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This monumental pair of doors dates to the mid-19th century and once enclosed the inner courtyard of a grandQing-dynasty home in northern China. The courtyard doors are crafted of northern elm (yumu) and are complete with the original door frame comprised of thick wood beams. The door fronts are reinforced with studded iron bands and decorative iron plates with a foliate design. The doors close by a simple iron latch and open with two round door pulls...
    Category

    Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Doors and Gates

    Materials

    Iron

  • Pair of Chinese Courtyard Doors with Iron Butterflies, c. 1850
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This imposing set of doors dates to the mid-19th century and once enclosed the inner courtyard of a Qing-dynasty home in northern China. The double doors are crafted of northern elm (yumu), a common hardwood appreciated for its strength, warm coloring and expressive grain. The fronts are reinforced with iron bands studded with brass hobnails and decorated with hard-worked iron plates with a foliated design. A square lock plate secures two round door pulls and a simple door latch, engraved with an everlasting knot, lotus blossoms, and ornamental koi. Little iron butterflies flit across the front, auspicious symbols of blessings, happiness and longevity. The monumental doors...
    Category

    Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Doors and Gates

    Materials

    Brass, Iron

  • Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Courtyard Doors, C. 1850
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This impressive set of doors dates to the turn of the century and originated as the outermost entrance gate to a traditional courtyard home in northern China. The pair is crafted of northern elm (yumu) and finished with dark black lacquer and hand-worked iron hardware. Bands of studded iron reinforce the fronts and simple iron plates secure the door latch and round door pulls...
    Category

    Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Doors and Gates

    Materials

    Iron

  • Chinese Quadrilobe Lattice Courtyard Panel, c. 1850
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This elegant, 19th-century door panel evokes life in a traditional courtyard home, where the openwork lattice design allowed light and air to flow into the inner rooms while maintain...
    Category

    Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Doors and Gates

    Materials

    Fir

  • Chinese Grand Courtyard Doors, c. 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This pair of monumental 20th century doors from Beijing measure over 10 feet in height and feature graphic braces and star medallions that were communist symbols during the Mao era. One door has a smaller passage door that hinges and opens through the lower section. This was an ingenious way for an individual to enter the property without having to bear the weight of the entire door. When large carts...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures

    Materials

    Elm

You May Also Like
  • Antique Entrance Door in Green Lacquered Wood, Ethnic Style, 1700
    Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
    Antique entrance door in green lacquered wood with a very sculpted and deep frame, sculpted with 8 panels by hand with motifs typical of the Asia...
    Category

    Antique 18th Century Central Asian Doors and Gates

    Materials

    Wood

  • Antique Rustic Ethnic Entrance Door, Brown Carved Wood, India, 1750
    Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
    Antique rustic ethnic entrance door, strong and robust carved brown wood, complete with frame and original irons, chains and coverings. They were well designed to withstand inclement...
    Category

    Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Doors and Gates

    Materials

    Wood

  • Pair of Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Palace Doors with Iron Fittings
    Located in Yonkers, NY
    A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden palace doors from the 19th century with iron fittings. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this pair of palace doors will make for ...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Doors and Gates

    Materials

    Iron

  • Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Door Panels
    Located in Singapore, SG
    A pair of early 20th century door panels from Fujian province, China. The top panels have beautiful relief carvings of cherry blossoms, Buddha's citron and pumpkins. The floral latti...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

    Materials

    Fir, Pine

  • Pair of Chinese Carved and Lacquered Door Panels
    Located in New York, NY
    Pair of Asian Chinese style (19th Century) red lacquered carved filigree door panels with scenes (PRICED AS Pair).
    Category

    Antique 19th Century Chinese Doors and Gates

    Materials

    Wood

  • Set of Four Chinese Carved Elm Lattice Door Panels
    Located in Rio Vista, CA
    Amazing set of four Chinese carved elm door panels. Featuring an open fretwork geometric lattice panel window measuring 17 by 37.5 inches high. The massive door panels are 2.5 inches thick constructed with mortise and tenon joinery. The fronts are decorated with recessed panels and have a lighter finish. The panels have hardware and adjustable feet to attach the doors into a screen. The radiant grain wood is showcased with rich finishes and contrasting shades. Rare to find four matching panels...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

    Materials

    Elm

Recently Viewed

View All