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An exceptional four-panel Vietnamese lacquer wall installation featuring a hand-inlaid mother-of-pearl depiction of the iconic One Pillar Pagoda (Chùa Một …
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An exceptional four-panel Vietnamese lacquer wall installation featuring a hand-inlaid mother-of-pearl depiction of the iconic One Pillar Pagoda (Chùa Một Cột) in Hanoi, Vietnam. One of Vietnam’s most celebrated architectural and cultural landmarks, the pagoda was originally commissioned in 1049 by Emperor Lý Thái Tông and is revered as a symbol of purity, prosperity, and Buddhist devotion.
Rendered in shimmering iridescent shell against a richly painted landscape, the composition captures the historic pagoda surrounded by tranquil lotus ponds, elegant pavilions, flowering gardens, graceful willow trees, and figures in traditional Vietnamese dress. The vibrant cobalt blue sky, lush green landscape, and luminous mother-of-pearl create remarkable depth and movement that changes beautifully as light reflects across the surface.
Each panel is meticulously hand-crafted using traditional Vietnamese lacquer techniques with individually hand-cut shell inlay, making every example unique. Whether displayed as a dramatic wall installation, architectural focal point, or statement piece in an entry, dining room, or living space, this work embodies the artistry and heritage of mid-century Vietnamese craftsmanship.
The four panels form one continuous panoramic scene and may be displayed together as a striking wall installation.
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* Origin: Vietnam
* Subject: One Pillar Pagoda (Chùa Một Cột), Hanoi
* Period: Mid-20th Century
* Materials: Hand-painted lacquer, mother-of-pearl inlay, wood
* Configuration: Four-panel wall installation
* Style: Asian, Hollywood Regency, Chinoiserie, Mid-Century Modern
* Condition: Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with its history. Please review photographs as they form part of the description.
A sophisticated and highly collectible example of Vietnamese lacquer artistry that celebrates one of the country’s most treasured cultural landmarks while serving as an extraordinary work of decorative art.
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- Dimensions
- 60ʺL × 0.5ʺD × 29ʺH
- Styles
- Asian
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Viet Nam
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Mother-of-Pearl
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Royal Blue
- Condition Notes
- Age appropriate wear and scratches. Age appropriate wear and scratches. less
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