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Chinese Lacquer “Taj Mahal” Screen Panels
Three lacquered panels with mother-of-pearl mosaic inlay · China · early 20th century
US $1,200.00 · or best offer
Description
A set of early 20th-century Chinese lacquer panels inlaid with mother-of-pearl mosaic, the composition given over to a view of the Taj Mahal. The scale is architectural rather than domestic, and the panels carry a considerable presence when shown together.
Each side panel measures approximately 43¼ × 13¾ in (110 × 35 cm); the central panel measures approximately 43¼ × 33¾ in (110 × 86 cm). The panels are suitable for mounting on a wall.
The subject places the group at the meeting point of Chinese lacquer craft and Indian and Islamic architectural imagery, a natural addition to collections in either field.
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Details
| Origin | China |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Material | Lacquer with mother-of-pearl mosaic inlay |
| Subject | The Taj Mahal |
| Side panels | approx. 43¼ × 13¾ in (110 × 35 cm) each |
| Central panel | approx. 43¼ × 33¾ in (110 × 86 cm) |
| Location | New York City |
| Reference | eBay item 277846843307 |
Condition
Good condition for the age. The fronts show minor age cracking of the lacquer, minor lacquer losses along the edges, and minor soiled areas; all the mother-of-pearl is intact, with no loose or missing pieces. The backs show similar cracking, edge losses, and soiling, and one side panel has a buckled and cracked lacquer surface.
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