Chinese Vintage Dimensional Opera People Horses Carving Wood Wall Art

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This antique Fujian wood carving is a masterwork of high-relief dimension, capturing a sprawling, narrative-driven scene from a traditional Chinese … Read more This antique Fujian wood carving is a masterwork of high-relief dimension, capturing a sprawling, narrative-driven scene from a traditional Chinese opera. Bathed in a rich, aged cinnabar red with weathered gold accents, the panel follows a cinematic progression: on either flank, equestrian figures emerge from fortified city gates, their horses frozen in mid-gallop. The central focus is a grand interior courtyard where a dignified assembly of figures in flowing scholar’s robes and official headdresses gather around an ornate altar or table, engaged in a moment of high drama or ceremony. Every inch of the dark, dense wood is meticulously utilized, featuring intricate architectural details like lattice railings and tiled roofs, all framed by a continuous border of scrolling vines and auspicious clouds. The deep undercutting creates a striking play of shadow and light, giving the many-layered figures a lifelike presence as they transition between the bustling street scenes and the hushed, ceremonial gravity of the center. It was part of furniture or a home roof accent. The original color is restored with a touch-up coating. It was part of furniture or a home roof accent. The original color is restored with a touch-up coating.

Dimensions: w84.5" x h14" x thickness 2"
Origin: China
Material: Elm Wood
Condition: Vintage restored, handmade, wood joint lines, distressed rustic, as it

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