CHINA, early 20th century Pair of temple entrance panels in black lacquered wood with mother-of-pearl inlaid decoration of trunks, stylized interlacing friezes, bats, branching birds and calligraphic texts. Iron handle or suspension ring. H. 168 or 167.5 cm - Width 23.8 cm. Some scratches, cracks and chips. Provenance : Brought back in the early 20th century by a family member stationed in China.