Pair of Painted Wooden Panels finish-painted These lovely little decorative boxes

These lovely little decorative boxes are from Shanxi in central China

footboard and base) and is easily assembled

The table is based on the simple wooden daybeds that were used throughout China for reclining during the day and for sleeping on at night

Interior scenes were created using AI-generated renderings to illustrate how this unit may appear in a styled setting

and this motif is repeated on the side spandrels in relief and open carving

Pair of Painted Wooden Panels finish-painted These lovely little decorative boxesGansu, circa 1850 These wonderful painted wooden panels are made from fir wood and originate from the border of Gansu province and Tibet, where they were made in the mid nineteenth century. Each set within a moulded red lacquer frame, the central panels were once in vivid colours but are now faded to beautiful, soft reds browns and blues against a cream background that has darkened over the years. The paintings are still clear and on the first panel