Honor the luminous, detailed craftsmanship of mid-century Eastern art traditions with this exceptional large-scale oval lacquer wall panel. Shimmering iridescent abalone shell, milky white mother-of-pearl inserts, and delicate hand-painted gold filigree accents depict a serene lakeside pagoda landscape with two walking figures, all set against a high-gloss black lacquer ground with a scalloped edge border profile.
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Measurements: 23.75" height, 15.5" width
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Decade: 1960s
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Style: Art Deco
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Material: Wood and Shell
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Condition: Very good vintage condition displaying highly secure shell inlay work, an unwarped wood core structure, minor age-appropriate reverse surface shelf scuffs, and a faint historic atmospheric finish film across the glossy lacquer face that remains entirely hidden from view when displayed vertically on a wall layout
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Features: Scalloped rim geometry, genuine iridescent nacre shell mosaics, traditional multi-layer oriental lacquer finish work, heavy-duty rear brass hanging hardware bracket
Introduce a moody, reflective layer of global history and storied texture to a dark academia dining room wall arrangement or an eclectic living room gallery collection. The magnificent visual pivot between the deep, light-absorbing darkness of the black lacquer ground fields and the brilliant, color-shifting fire of the inlaid mother-of-pearl shell elements brings an undeniable air of mid-century sophistication to your home curio display.
This item is vintage, over 60 years old. All measurements are close but approximate.