Stunning Pair of Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Hardstone Scholar Plaques (c. 1880)

Bring a piece of authentic 19th-century history into your home with this beautiful, matched pair of Chinese antique plaques. • Exceptional Detail: Each plaque features a Wise Man or Scholar figure, meticulously carved from a light-colored hardstone (often soapstone or agate in these Hong Kong export pieces). The figures are set against a dark, lacquered wood panel, giving them a striking 3D, high-relief effect. • True Antiques: These pieces are export art from the Late Qing Dynasty, dating to approximately 1880. The quality of the carving reflects the finest craftsmanship of the period. • Perfect Decor: Mounted in heavy wooden frames, this set is ready to hang and makes a magnificent statement, whether as part of an Asian art collection or as sophisticated Chinoiserie accent pieces. Key Details: • Age: Circa 1880 (19th Century) • Material: Carved Hardstone Figures on Wood Plaque • Set: Matched Pair (You get two plaques)