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About the Item
This is a Chinese carved hardstone portrait of an emperor, often sold as part of a pair with an empress portrait.
The artwork is typically a three-dimensional relief created by inlaying and carving various semi-precious stones, such as jade and Shou Shan stone, onto a wood panel.
These portraits are often framed and depict figures from the Qing Dynasty, with some sources specifically mentioning Emperor Kangxi.
The portraits are considered vintage and are often sought after by collectors of Asian art.
The craftsmanship involves hand-carved and hand-painted details, with intricate designs on the clothing and background. It takes the artist long time to master the piece according to to literature
- Dimensions:Height: 23.75 in (60.33 cm)Width: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Anglo-Japanese (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage, no loss of stones, the frames has some dent and show signs of age.
- Seller Location:Birmingham, AL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10015247007992
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