19th Century Antique Framed Chinese Carved Gilt Wood Warriors on Horseback Wall Panel or Fragment

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One of two late 19th. Century antique Chinese carved panels, with a very high quality and expensive custom made frame … Read more One of two late 19th. Century antique Chinese carved panels, with a very high quality and expensive custom made frame of solid heavy wood and a cast iron Chinese style hanger in keeping with the piece.
The old panel is enclosed in glass to preserve it. The carving is surrounded by an ornate 'floral and scrolled' edge border, and is rectangular in shape. It depicts Chinese armoured warriors, and their weapons storming the entrance to a fortress or walled city on horseback. A powerful portrayal and a window back into history. The panel was probably once part of a larger piece of furniture or room divider.
Purchased from a collector of fine Chinese art.
Listed by East2West Furniture Florida

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