A long, narrow carved frieze in red and gilt: a row of robed figures in dark caps moves along a veranda, with a flowering branch at the right. The carving is shallow and rhythmic, and the finish is red with gold touches. We read it as Chinese, likely Late Qing.
Framed at 20 inches wide and 10.5 inches high on natural grasscloth with a thin gilt frame, it is the longest of the narrow panels in this group. It is made for places a standard picture will not fit: above a bed, a door, a mirror or a low window. Hang it level and let the line of figures run across the wall.
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, thin gilt wood frame
- Size: 20"(W) x 2"(D) x 10.5"(H), overall framed, horizontal
- 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 frieze carving measures 20 inches wide, 2 inches deep and 10.5 inches high overall. It is a long carved wood panel in red and gilt showing robed figures on a veranda, likely Chinese and Late Qing, on grasscloth in a thin gilt frame.
Q: Is the gold real gold leaf?
A: We have not tested it. Gilded details on carvings of this type may be gold leaf or gold-colored paint, and we do not claim either. The warm color and soft wear are consistent with age.
Q: Who are the figures?
A: They are robed men in dark caps on a veranda, a common scene in Chinese decorative carving of gatherings and visits. We describe what is carved and do not assign them to a specific story.
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