Antique Chinese Wood Carving of a Phoenix - Qing Dynasty

Description

The hand carved wood panel depicts the mythical phoenix bird, the bird of all birds, surrounded by foliage and peonies. … more The hand carved wood panel depicts the mythical phoenix bird, the bird of all birds, surrounded by foliage and peonies. The divine animal is a symbol of high virtue and grace promising a peaceful world, the peonies symbolize abundance, honor and nobility. The panel used to be part of a window or door and exposure to the elements have given the wood a beautiful patina.
Mounted on a contemporary stand. less