Vintage Mid Century Vietnamese Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Wall Panel

A large rectangular black lacquer wall panel featuring a detailed mother of pearl inlay scene under a large tree.
Vintage Mid Century Vietnamese Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Wall Panel
Vintage Mid Century Vietnamese Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Wall Panel
Vintage Mid Century Vietnamese Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Wall Panel
Vintage Mid Century Vietnamese Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Wall Panel
Vintage Mid Century Vietnamese Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Wall Panel
Vintage Mid Century Vietnamese Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Wall Panel
Vintage Mid Century Vietnamese Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Wall Panel
A large rectangular black lacquer wall panel featuring a detailed mother of pearl inlay scene under a large tree.
A large rectangular black lacquer wall panel featuring a detailed mother of pearl inlay scene under a large tree. Vintage Mid Century Vietnamese Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Wall Panel Vintage Mid Century Vietnamese Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Wall Panel Vintage Mid Century Vietnamese Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Wall Panel Vintage Mid Century Vietnamese Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Wall Panel Vintage Mid Century Vietnamese Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Wall Panel Vintage Mid Century Vietnamese Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Wall Panel Vintage Mid Century Vietnamese Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Wall Panel A large rectangular black lacquer wall panel featuring a detailed mother of pearl inlay scene under a large tree.
Vintage Mid Century Vietnamese Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Wall Panel
$145.00
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Make a dramatic statement on your wall with this stunning mid-century Asian lacquer art panel. The large-scale piece showcases an incredibly detailed, shimmering mother of pearl inlay scene depicting figures traveling beneath a sprawling banyan tree.

  • SIZE: Approx. 39 inches by 19.25 inches (Measurements are close but approximate)
  • DECADE: 1960s
  • STYLE: Asian Art Deco / Chinoiserie
  • CONDITION: Good vintage condition with some fine cracking to the lacquer varnish and slight surface scratches consistent with age; the intricate shell inlay remains fully intact
  • EXTRA NOTES: Features an overhead geometric border and a beautiful gradient background that shifts from a rich black to a warm tortoiseshell brown

This style of heavy lacquer work paired with iridescent raden (mother of pearl) inlay has a rich history across East and Southeast Asia, peaking as a highly sought-after export item during the mid-20th century. The meticulous process involves layering natural sap varnish onto wood, polishing it to a mirror-like sheen, and hand-carving individual shards of marine shell to create a highly dimensional, light-catching narrative scene.