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Qing Dynasty Daoguang Period Gilt Carved Wooden Horizontal Inscribed Plaque

清代道光年间鎏金雕花木制横匾

By: Unknown, inscriptions list donors and/or honored individuals

Style: Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Calligraphic Plaque

Origin: China

Materials: Carved wood, gold leaf/gilt

Age: Circa 1821–1850 (Daoguang period, Qing Dynasty)

Condition: Very Good (notable age cracks, edge/patina wear, gilt surface oxidation, no major losses, frame and inscriptions intact)

Value: $8,000–$15,000 (auction estimate, assuming authenticity and given size, craftsmanship, and period provenance)

Maker's Marks / Writing: Primary inscription: 望重人间 (Wàng Zhòng Rén Jiān, 'Revered Among Men'). Side inscription (left): 大清道光某某年岁月吉日 (Qing Daoguang year...). Additional donor and dedicator names at the bottom, including multiple family or community names in vertical columns.

Date: 2025-06-09 18:56:40.475965

Description:

This is a large horizontal inscribed wooden plaque (bian'e 匾额) from the Daoguang period (1821–1850) of the Qing Dynasty, as indicated by the inscription on the left. The plaque features the main characters 望重人间 (wàng zhòng rén jiān, loosely meaning 'Revered Among Men'), deeply carved and highlighted with gold leaf. The wooden frame is ornately carved with openwork motifs of plants, auspicious animals, and gilded detailing, showcasing traditional Qing craftsmanship. Further inscriptions detail donors, notable figures, or dedications. The plaque is well worn, with natural age cracks and patina, consistent with its considerable age.     这是一块清代道光年间（1821-1850）的大型木质横匾，根据左侧的铭文所示。匾额正中雕有“望重人间”四个大字，意为‘在人世间被高度敬重’，字体深刻并贴有鎏金。木质框架采用透雕工艺，饰以植物、祥兽等传统吉祥元素，整体雕工精美，展现了清代匠艺水准。边缘及下方铭文注明捐赠者、相关人士或题赠内容。匾额整体有自然的裂纹与包浆，体现出其真实年代感。

Curator Questions

Curated by Jade

Assessment:

A remarkably well-preserved and highly decorative Qing Dynasty inscribed plaque, notable for its historical inscriptions, fine openwork carving, and original gilded highlights. The period-correct wear and inscriptions are convincing of its authenticity. Such plaques were typically given as honors or dedications in temples, halls, or for respected individuals. Its size, fine work, and intact calligraphy increase its desirability for collectors. Minor condition issues (cracks, patina, surface wear) are consistent with genuine age and add to the charm and historical value.     这件清代匾额保存状况良好，雕刻精美，鎏金工艺突出，铭文详实，极具历史价值。匾额原为表彰或纪念之用，多悬于祠堂、庙宇或受尊敬人士处。自然磨损和包浆为其真实性的有力佐证。该类匾额因工艺精湛、保存完整，深受收藏家青睐，具有很高的艺术与历史价值。

Individual Images:

• Detail images confirm hand-carved inscriptions with age-appropriate patina and wear
• particularly visible on the lower left and right inscriptions. Frame close-up shows elaborate openwork carving
• including animal and foliate motifs (possibly symbolic of prosperity and harmony)
• with significant original gilt remaining. Surface oxidation
• dirt accumulation
• and cracking confirm natural aging
• while no major repairs or breakages are apparent. The additional images also allow for partial transcription of donor/inscriber names
• enhancing provenance confidence.

Provenance:

No independent provenance document is pictured; however, donor and dedicator names inscribed directly on the plaque serve as intrinsic provenance.

Condition:

Very Good (notable age cracks, edge/patina wear, gilt surface oxidation, no major losses, frame and inscriptions intact)

Identification Score: 98%

The inscriptions, style, materials, and openwork dragon and floral motifs are typical of Qing Dynasty plaques, especially from temples, halls, or ancestral sites. The text references the Daoguang Emperor era, confirming period and likely regional origin. The structure and calligraphic style are highly characteristic, leaving little doubt as to the object's identification.     铭文、风格、材料以及框架上的雕龙和花卉等元素均属清代匾额典范，尤其适用于祠堂、庙宇等场所。文字明确标注“道光”年号，可准确断代；整体结构和书法也非常符合该时期风格，鉴定置信度极高。

Authenticity Score: 90%

The overall wear, patina, tool marks, and detailed inscriptions are consistent with genuine Qing Dynasty plaques. The style of carving, gilding, and the calligraphy fit the period. Only minor concerns (possible later touch-up to gilding or cleaning) could slightly affect authenticity, but no obvious signs of modern reproduction are present.     整体磨损、包浆、雕刻工艺和铭文内容均与清代原作特征相符。雕刻、鎏金和书法也符合该时期艺术风格，几处轻微疑似后期修补或清理，但无明显仿品迹象，真实性较高。

Image Memory Note

The primary image shows a large rectangular wooden plaque with deeply carved and partially gilt Chinese characters reading '望重人间' in the central field. The plaque is framed by a dark wood (possibly lacquered) openwork border featuring elaborate carvings of dragons, birds, and foliage motifs, gilded extensively but showing some oxidation and rubbing. To the left, a vertical inscription reads: '大清道光某某年岁月吉日' (Year and month in the Daoguang reign of the Qing). There are vertical columns of smaller characters at the bottom with names, likely donors and officials. The wood surface shows pronounced age cracks running horizontally through the central field and edge wear consistent with its age. The gilt highlights on the relief areas have dulled over time. A detail image shows further the frame's openwork, featuring animals possibly identified as rats or squirrels perched on branches and surrounded by fruit and acanthus-like leaves. Yet another detail photo provides a clear view of the inscription panel at the bottom, listing multiple names, all hand-carved and exhibiting smoothing at the outermost touching points. No stamps or Western markings are visible. No documentation or paper provenance is shown within the images.     主图为一块大型长方形木制匾额，中央雕刻并鎏金“望重人间”大字。匾额外框为深色木质镂空雕刻，饰以龙、鸟和植物吉祥纹样，鎏金工艺保存较好但有部分氧化和磨损。左侧直排铭文：“大清道光某年岁月吉日”，下方有竖排题名，均为捐赠者或官员姓名。木板表面可见明显横向开裂、边缘饰条磨损和陈年包浆，鎏金部分年代感明显。细节图显示边框上有松鼠/老鼠啃果等动植物祥瑞造型，包浆自然。铭文区雕刻手法原始，局部高点打磨光滑。画面未见西文戳记和纸质来源证明，全部信息来源于铭刻本身。

Keywords

Qing Dynasty, Daoguang, Chinese plaque, calligraphic, gilt wood, inscribed, bian'e, China, antique, carved wood     清代, 道光, 中国匾额, 书法, 鎏金木雕, 铭文, 匾额, 中国, 古董, 雕花木

Report ID:  : 2mbcr9

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