Decorative Panel in Deep Carved Relief colour-silver The narrow spindles either side

The narrow spindles either side that support the curved backrest are not often seen in Chinese furniture - although they did appear on chairs in the late Qing dynasty

The beautiful tiles show various flowers

with space below for storing other media units

which suggest they were made for someone of high social status

wines or other liqueds in northern China in the mid-1900s

Decorative Panel in Deep Carved Relief colour-silver The narrow spindles either sideShanghai, circa 1860 This lovely panel in deep carved relief was produced as part of a larger internal wall or room divider in a home in Shanghai around the mid nineteenth century. It is made from elm wood, beautifully carved with a central battle scene two mounted figures in armour about to engage in combat. The carving shows a high level of skill and the panel is typical of the type of work produced for wealthy households, designed to underscore the