Vintage Vietnamse Laquer Wall Hanging Panel with Mother of Pearl Inlay. Measures about 39" by 19.25". Good condition. Some cracking on varish and slight scratches. Inlay is in tact.
This striking vintage Vietnamese wall hanging is a masterclass in "Sơn mài," the traditional art of lacquerware. Measuring approximately 39" by 19.25", the panel features an intricate scene depicting daily life in rural Vietnam, meticulously rendered with hand-cut mother of pearl inlay. The iridescent shell captures the light to highlight five figures beneath a sprawling banyan tree, a symbol of longevity and village life. The dark, polished background is created through a painstaking process of layering and polishing natural resin to achieve a mirror-like sheen. This large-scale panel serves as a sophisticated focal point for Chinoiserie, Grandmillennial, or global-inspired interiors. While the inlay remains intact, this authentic vintage piece shows its age with character-building scratches and fine cracking in the varnish, which is common for natural lacquer over several decades.
This item is vintage, over 40 years old. While it appears to be in good condition, there is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw I would reach out prior to sending it.
