Late 19th/early 20th century, two sets of two hinged panels, each set with one finished end, of rosewood construction, each panel faced with three glazed rectangular reserves enclosing figural scenes, dragons and bats of applied carved soapstone, tinted bone, resin, and mother-of-pearl on a black laquered ground, the upper panels with applied bone Chinese characters, the verso of each with gilt-painted Chinese characters, floral sprays and still life vignettes, each panel: 88.25'' H x 22.125'' W x 1.75'' D, est: $3000/4000
Provenance: Private Collection, Laguna Beach, CA

Overall good condition, with general nicks, scratches, lifting, minor losses and separation at joints commensurate with age. Scattered applied Chinese characters detached from backing; the majority retained. Scattered crazing and shrinkage cracks; the largest approximately 10''-long. Each with lifting, chips and losses to veneers and painted finish verso.