Romantic Gifts Wedding Gift Chinese Mandarin Ducks Antique Wood Carved Panels Wall Hanging Decor hotsell Cabinet Standing Decor

hotsell On offer is the antique Chinese wood carved panels came from one broken Chinese traditional wedding bed. It is supposed to be hand made by the old folk during late Qing Dynasty or Republic of China period.
Origin is Dongyang China. Which is the most famous city in China for wood carving. We also call this kind carving of Dongyang Carving Skill(东阳工).
The theme of this pair panels is the mandarin ducks playing in the lotus lake. (鸳鸯戏莲荷)

In traditional Chinese culture, mandarin ducks are believed to be lifelong couples, unlike other species of ducks. Hence they are regarded as a symbol of conjugal affection and fidelity, and are frequently featured in Chinese art.
A Chinese proverb for loving couples uses the mandarin ducks as a metaphor.
A mandarin duck symbol is also used in Chinese weddings because in traditional Chinese lore, they symbolize wedded bliss and fidelity.
(Reference from Wikipedia)
In China's old culture, there are many many poems for mandarin ducks' love.
十里平湖霜满天，
寸寸青丝愁华年。
对影形单望相互，
只羡鸳鸯不羡仙。
This is one of the most famous poem for mandarin duck, the theme is stating that the poet admire the romance of the mandarin ducks more than to be celestial beings.

This panel is in a pretty good antique condition. Could be a nice gift for a wedding couple, to bring them your best wishes.

Size of the panel: 21cm*16cm, Thickness: 1cm.
Size of the base support: 21cm*8cm, thickness: 3cm.

Please check the pictures completely before you place the order. Feel free to ask me if you have any question, I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Each item will be very carefully protected, very carefully packed and shipped within 3-5 business days from China.