authentic pair of mid-century Korean decorative wall hanging panels. These panels feature highly detailed, flush-set mixed metal inlay craftsmanship. The design incorporates a beautiful contrast of warm brass and a bright white metal (believed to be sterling silver or high-grade coin silver, though untested) depicting traditional nature scenes.
Artistic & Symbolic Meaning:
These two panels represent a classic East Asian artistic motif—the changing seasons and the \"Four Gentlemen\" (Sagunja):
• Panel 1 (Spring): Features elegant birds perched among flowering plum blossoms (Maehwa).
• Panel 2 (Summer): Features delicate butterflies fluttering above wild orchids (Nran).Excellent Vintage Condition: The wood retains its deep, rich reddish-brown tone and original luster. The metal inlay is intact and shows a wonderful aged patina that can be polished brighter if desired
*There is one flower silver peice missing on the panel with the butterflies
Excellent Vintage Condition: The wood retains its deep, rich reddish-brown tone and original luster. The metal inlay is intact and shows a wonderful aged patina that can be polished brighter if desired
Dimensions:
• Length: about . 17 inches
• Width: about 5 inches
• Thickness: about 0.5 inches
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