A single carved panel in red and gilt showing a pavilion with two figures in the upper room, set in a stepped, irregular outline. Pierced scrollwork runs below, and the grasscloth ground shows through the openwork. We read it as Chinese, likely Late Qing, from the carving style and the red and gilt finish.
The irregular shape is part of the charm: the silhouette steps in and out like a roofline, so the panel looks cut from a larger scheme. At 13 by 17 inches framed, it fits on a narrow wall, over a lamp table or beside a doorway. The gilt shadow box frame gives it depth and a clean edge.
Specifications
- Era: Late Qing dynasty, roughly 19th to early 20th century (estimated)
- Origin: China (likely)
- Material: Carved wood panel with red and gilt finish, grasscloth ground, gilt wood shadow box frame
- Size: 13"(W) x 2.5"(D) x 17"(H), overall framed
- Color: Red and gold on natural grasscloth
- Condition: Wear consistent with age and use, including minor wear to the gilt and finish. This is part of its character and historical value.
This framed antique pavilion carving measures 13 inches wide, 2.5 inches deep and 17 inches high overall. It is a single carved wood panel in red and gilt, likely Chinese and Late Qing, mounted on grasscloth in a gilt shadow box.
Q: Why does the panel have such an irregular outline?
A: The stepped edge follows the form of the pavilion roofs and pierced work. It suggests the panel was made to fit a specific place in a larger design, which is common in architectural and furniture carving.
Q: What shows through the openwork?
A: The natural grasscloth behind the carving. Its warm, woven texture sets off the red and gold and keeps the pierced scrollwork readable.
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