{"product_id":"vintage-chinese-carved-wood-wall-panel-scholar-scene","title":"Vintage Chinese Carved Wood Wall Panel, Scholar Scene","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA vintage Chinese carved wood wall panel featuring a scholar scene framed by dense pierced lattice carving and geometric borders. The central relief depicts robed figures in a garden or courtyard setting surrounded by scrolling foliage, openwork carving, and architectural framing elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel likely began life as part of a larger architectural piece such as a cabinet door, room divider, or decorative screen before later being adapted for wall display. Visible mortises and construction details along the edges support its earlier functional use. The softened stripped wood surface highlights the depth and hand-carved variation of the relief while allowing the darker staining within the recesses to remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage condition with wear consistent with age, handling, and architectural use. Surface variation, darkened recesses, small splits, edge wear, and irregularities throughout contribute to the character of the piece. Brass hanging hardware appears to have been added later to adapt the panel for decorative wall display. Structurally stable and ready for hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15\" wide x 17-1\/4\" tall (18-3\/4\" including hanger) x 1-3\/8\" deep\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2 lb 15 oz (2.92 lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece reads as an architectural fragment as much as a decorative object. Hang it where it can become the fixed point everything else organizes around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping is calculated at checkout based on your location and selected shipping method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders ship from Washington state via USPS Ground Advantage (2–5 business days) or Priority Mail (1–3 business days).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are typically processed within 3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo returns or exchanges — all sales are final. Please review photos and descriptions carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? I’m happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Mauve Maven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47503375335476,"sku":"MM0121","price":248.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/4090\/1940\/files\/MM0121-vintage-chinese-carved-wood-wall-panel-scholar-scene-01.jpg?v=1779569739","url":"https:\/\/themauvemaven.com\/products\/vintage-chinese-carved-wood-wall-panel-scholar-scene","provider":"The Mauve Maven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}