Carved Lintel Wall Mirror summer-vibes whilst the large brass door

whilst the large brass door hardware gives an unmistakeable oriental feel

join onto the front supporting posts rather than protruding out to the front

large cabinet would once have been used for storing clothes

These ornate necklaces are silver plated and decorated with a highly detailed design that incorporates dragons and rats - both animals of the Chinese zodiac

with delicately carved floral lattice work set in a square frame

Carved Lintel Wall Mirror summer-vibes whilst the large brass doorHebei, circa 1900 Originating in Hebei province in eastern China, the carved section of this mirror once acted as a decorative door lintel and dates from the turn of the last century. Made from beech wood, it would have graced the apex of an entrance to a room in a wealthy household, with walls made up of similarly ornate carved wooden panels. Lintels of this kind tended to follow a similar design, often with a central carved decal and two wing