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Pair of Red Lacquer Chinese Couplet Signs, c. 1900
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This pair of decorative red lacquer signs dates to the late 19th century and is carved in relief with a poetic couplet. Carved to resemble ink calligraphy, the couplet reads: "Do good deeds without questioning your happiness, pursue knowledge without forgetting your principles." The long, vertical signs are each finished with a thin layer of red and black lacquer, now faded from years of use.
- Dimensions:Height: 46 in (116.84 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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