Antique Chinese Doors Large Nails Painted Characters

79.25H x 51W x 6.50D

A massive Pair of Antique Doors in solid elm with the original black lacquer finish dating to 1900 from the Henan Province of China. This heavy and large Pair of Antique Chinese Doors would have been used as the front doors to a home, which provided security as well made an imposing statement of power and authority. A wealthy family would have had several sets of similar Antique Chinese Doors. The significant wear to the original black lacquer finish adds a charming, rustic character to this Pair of Antique Chinese Doors, and the painted Chinese calligraphy characters mean that the home was in good order. The large iron nails are visually interesting and would have given the message that the family who lived inside were powerful, yet generous. This extremely heavy Pair of Antique Chinese Doors would make a bold and powerful statement leaning against a wall in your home, or incorporated into your building plans. Jump at the chance to add this great Pair of Antique Chinese Doors to your own personal collection.

Henan Province

Central China

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