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Northern Chinese Courtyard Door
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Description
Superb wabi-sabi door from a Northern Chinese courtyard house, Hu Tong, China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Composed of 5 elements: two …
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Superb wabi-sabi door from a Northern Chinese courtyard house, Hu Tong, China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Composed of 5 elements: two door panels, the outer structure, and two stones that elevate the entire ensemble.
The wooden support of the door is carved with the Chinese characters "安之福" (An Zhi Fu), meaning "Abode of Peace or the An Family," and features two iron hooks below. This support is elevated on two stones sculpted with Fô dogs, one playing with a ball, representing yin and yang, as well as pomegranate branches on the sides, symbols of prosperity and fertility. The door panels show traces of red "oxblood" lacquer and a beautiful patina due to the wood's age, iron handles with hanging rings, and a functional rear locking mechanism.
The overall condition is good. Noteworthy details include a crack in the wood on the right, a modern addition of a support beam for the door panels at the back dating from the 1990s, and a restoration on one of the two stones. The entire ensemble is depicted in photos.
Dimensions in cm (H x W x D):
- Ensemble: 240 x 125 x 40
- Door Alone: 217 x 125 x 30
- Stones: 22 x 22 x 39
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- Dimensions
- 49.21ʺW × 15.75ʺD × 94.49ʺH
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Stone
- Wood
- Condition
- Unknown, Needs Restoration
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Heavy Signs of Use,Patina Consistent with Age and Use,Partially Restored Heavy Signs of Use,Patina Consistent with Age and Use,Partially Restored less
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