Japanese Hand-Carved Wood Panel, Known as a Ranma (欄間)

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This is a vintage Japanese hand-carved wood panel, known as a Ranma (欄間).
Ranma are traditional architectural elements, specifically transom … Read more This is a vintage Japanese hand-carved wood panel, known as a Ranma (欄間).
Ranma are traditional architectural elements, specifically transom panels, typically placed above sliding doors or between rooms in Japanese homes, temples, and inns to allow for airflow and light.
They are often made from sugi (Japanese cedar) and feature intricate, openwork carvings of nature scenes, such as the mountain landscape, temple, and pine tree motifs seen here.
The panel is double-sided, meaning the carving is visible from both sides, and is set within a black lacquered frame.
These items are now often repurposed as decorative wall art, bringing a traditional Japanese aesthetic to an interior space. See less