A set of 4 partially openwork lacquer and gilt wood temple panels, Straits Chinese (Peranakan), 19th-20th century, central octagonal medallion decorated with multiple Buddhist lions in a rocky landscape with trees, accompanied by their xiuqiu (ball), surrounded by Buddhist symbols, the four corners decorated with Buddhist lions/bats holding a ring, approx. 227x58.5 cm (each panel) (damages and restorations)
A set of 4 partially openwork lacquer and gilt wood temple panels, Straits Chinese (Peranakan), 19th-20th century, central octagonal medallion decorated with multiple Buddhist lions in a rocky landscape with trees, accompanied by their xiuqiu (ball), surrounded by Buddhist symbols, the four corners decorated with Buddhist lions/bats holding a ring, approx. 227x58.5 cm (each panel) (damages and restorations)
Please note that the temple panel is composed of four individual panels
Important damage to one panel (middle, left part): the upper part (approx. 88.5 cm long) has been broken off and is detached from the rest of the panel
One part inside this broken area is also broken off
Presence of a restored area with plaster addition (tree leaves)
Overall wear to the surface and the gilding
Presence of some splits
Some areas have been regilded
Presence of some chips, some lacks and damages to the surface
Presence of some holes (non transverse)
Some glue traces
Please note that the present red background is formed by stretched fabrics