Qing Doors and Gates

A hallmark of Qing-dynasty domestic architecture, tall lattice panels such as this were used in traditional courtyard homes to allow light and air into a room whilst maintaining privacy. With grand proportions and an elongated window, this lattice door panel...

A hallmark of Qing-dynasty domestic architecture, tall lattice panels such as these were used in provincial courtyard homes to allow light and air into a room whilst maintaining privacy. Crafted in the 19th century, this set of four lattice door panels...

Set of four patinated wooden doors or lattice partitions, China, early 20th century. Rectangular in shape, with solid lower sections and open latticework in the upper sections, some ...

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...

These large doors originated from Shanxi province, China, and are approx. 100-120 years old. Made of Elm & Pine, the most unique part about these doors are the many signs that are affixed on it, do note that although the doors are antique, these signs are added much later on. Besides the actual door number and road name, the others are the many accolades that this family has earned. Starting from the red plate on the left, this was given by the Shanxi Provincial People's Government. The Chinese words translate into "family of glory", this was to given to the household as a member of the family had retired from the military, to recognise his contribution to the country; it could also had been given to the family if the soldier was sacrificed during his service. Next to it is a small blue plate...

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...

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...

A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period large carved architectural panels from the 19th century, with fretwork design, openwork and foliage motifs carved in low relief. Created in Chin...

A hallmark of Qing-dynasty domestic architecture, tall lattice panels such as these were used in provincial courtyard homes to allow light and air into a room whilst maintaining priv...

A hallmark of Qing-dynasty domestic architecture, hand-carved lattice panels such as these were used in courtyard homes to allow light and air int...

A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period large carved architectural panels from the 19th century, with fretwork. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, each of this pair of architectural panels...

A set of 8 early 20th century lacquered door panels from Chaozhou city, Guangdong province, China. There are many decorations on these door panels, starting with the carved scroll de...