Lot #68: Vintage Chinese 3D Shell Carving Shadow Box Panels - Pair

For sale is a beautiful, matching pair of vintage Chinese Shell Carving Art (贝雕 - Bèidiāo) shadow box panels. Dating from the mid-to-late 20th century (circa 1970s), these striking vertical panels feature a brilliant three-dimensional relief scene entirely hand-crafted from natural, carved, and polished sea shells, including shimmering mother-of-pearl and abalone.Artistic Imagery & DetailsSubject: Each panel depicts an elegant peacock surrounded by blooming peony flowers perched on natural rockwork. In traditional Chinese culture, the peacock represents dignity and beauty, while the peony symbolizes wealth and prosperity.Markings: The front of the artwork features a stylized red artist/workshop seal reading "四海" (Sì Hǎi / Four Seas). The reverse retains its original raw wood backing, featuring the authentic factory production/quality control ink stamp from its coastal region of origin.Framing: Housed in their original black lacquered wood shadow box frames with a soft blue/white gradient background and decorative lace-edged border tape along the back.Dimensions (Per Frame)Width: 10 inchesHeight: 29.75 inchesConditionExcellent vintage condition. The interior shell configurations are remarkably intact with vibrant colors, and the glass is clean. The frames and wood backings are structurally solid, showing only minor, expected surface wear consistent with age. (Please review the high-resolution photos to verify details). Dimensions: 10x29.5 each Pickup category timeslot {A}