Antique Chinese Gilt and Red Wood Carved Panel. Antique carved wood panel of red lacquered wood with gilt ornamentation carved in high relief, depicting pomegranates on branch.

Size: 2 x 4 1/4 x 18 1/4 in.

Chinese carved wood panels are decorative artworks that showcase the country’s rich tradition of woodworking and intricate craftsmanship. Often made from hardwoods such as teak, zitan, or rosewood, these panels feature detailed relief carvings depicting scenes from mythology, history, nature, or everyday life, frequently incorporating symbolic motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, and floral patterns. Used architecturally in furniture, temples, and homes, or displayed as standalone art pieces, the panels demonstrate a mastery of depth, perspective, and narrative composition. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, they reflect cultural values, storytelling traditions, and technical innovation, making them highly prized by collectors and appreciators of Chinese decorative arts.

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