Pair of Carved Panels

Cleveland Museum of Art

Pair of Carved Panels by artist. Two long, rectangular wooden panels with intricate carvings. Each panel approximately same size and shape. Panels are brown with gold-colored details; brown top section appears to be uncarved wood; darker brown at top than bottom; gold-colored areas show signs of wear. Each panel has raised border around edge; inner border has leaf-like pattern; outer border simple raised line. Left panel: Top section depicts two cherubs on either side of central design; cherubs hold objects in hands. Central section: woman holding goblet or cup in right hand and cloth in left; surrounded by four columns; two at corners, one on either side. Bottom section: three cherubs; two sitting on either side, one standing in center; each holds object in hand. Right panel: Top section: three cherubs; one on left holds object, one on right appears to hold object, one center with arms raised; cherubs on ledge above foliage. Central section: woman with arms raised; wearing long dress; surrounded by columns; two at corners, one on either side. Bottom section: two cherubs; one on either side; sitting on creature with wings; creature has long tail; cherubs appear to hold objects. Background behind panels gradient from dark gray at top to light gray at bottom.