Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Bird & Floral Wall Panels

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A striking pair of large decorative Chinese wall panels featuring intricate mother-of-pearl and shell inlay against a deep black lacquered … Read more A striking pair of large decorative Chinese wall panels featuring intricate mother-of-pearl and shell inlay against a deep black lacquered ground. Each elongated panel depicts birds perched among flowering branches, peonies, leaves, and blossoms, creating a richly detailed botanical composition.

The natural shell has subtle variations of ivory, pale green, blush pink, and iridescent tones that contrast beautifully against the glossy black background. Fine gilt linework adds additional botanical details, while the borders are decorated with an elaborate repeating geometric motif and stylized flourishes.

Likely dating from the mid-to-late 20th century, these panels draw on the long Chinese tradition of lacquerware decorated with carved shell and mother-of-pearl. Their unusually tall, narrow proportions make them particularly effective displayed together as a pair, either vertically side by side or flanking a console, doorway, or larger artwork. See less