Polychrome Carved Decorative Wood Panel, Persia, opaque color and gilt on wood, depicting a ruler in a court scene with many attendants, surrounded by borders of calligraphy and geometric floral motifs, framed, panel size 17 1/2 x 23 3/4, overall 21 1/2 x 27 1/2 in. Provenance: By repute, descended in the Cushing Family, Hingham, a member of which was the first Ambassador to China. Estimate $800-1,200 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.