A framed Chinese lacquer panel dating from the Republic period. The obverse side features inset jade and hard stone elements carved into the shapes of scholarly objects. The reverse side features a lacquered scene of a phoenix and other birds in a landscape with flowers and bamboo.

Dimensions are: the sight area measures 23 3/4 inches tall X 15 1/4 inches wide, 60.3 cm X 38.7 cm, while the frame measures 26 3/4 inches tall X 18 3/4 inches wide, 67.9 cm X 47.6 cm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: Overall good condition. The obverse side has repairs, cracking, mold damage, and chipping. The reverse side has cracking and mold damage. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.

Provenance: From the private, premier collection of a gentleman in Cleveland, Ohio. The items in the collection were acquired starting in the 1970s from auction houses including Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams, as well as from various private collections in the United States.