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Pair of Very Early Temple Calligraphy Panels

$6,000per set
£4,507.37per set
€5,197.73per set
CA$8,325.78per set
A$9,251.78per set
CHF 4,848.03per set
MX$113,456.61per set
NOK 61,833.82per set
SEK 58,170.99per set
DKK 38,793.63per set
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About the Item

Pair of very early temple calligraphy panels. A pair of Edo period (17th century) carved wood panels that used to hang outside a temple. One plaque has evidence of a seal in the upper right hand corner. A loose translation of the right plaque: Thousand years, many ways, rhymes repeat. Loose translation of the left plaque: One figure, always facing the truth.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 65 in (165.1 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 0.63 in (1.61 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th Century
  • Condition:
    Most items that are 100 years old have been cleaned or polished in their lifetime. More involved restorations are mentioned in the above description. For a detailed condition report and a video of this item please contact us directly. -Naga Antiques.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A26171stDibs: LU855120821112

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