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The Art of Gilding: Chinese Screens and Plaster Murals

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2026-04-22

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Gilding with gold leaf or gold foil has long enhanced traditional Chinese craftsmanship. On folding screens, artisans apply gilded decoration to carved wooden moulding, creating luminous landscapes or calligraphy that catches ambient light. The thin gold sheets are carefully pressed onto adhesive-coated surfaces, then burnished to a brilliant finish.

For plaster murals, the process differs. Artists first carve relief patterns or figures into wet plaster, then apply gold leaf over the raised areas. This technique, known as water gilding, gives gilded murals a subtle texture and lasting radiance. Unlike screens, which remain portable, plaster gilding becomes part of the architecture itself. Both methods demand patience, but the result—a shimmering interplay of light and shadow—transforms ordinary surfaces into timeless treasures.

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