Set of Six Antique Lattice Door Panels classic-black They have been repaired but

They have been repaired but left in a natural

The butterfly is a symbol of happiness in a marriage for the Chinese and as such is often seen on painted Chinese cabinets and chests that were made to be given as part of a wedding settlement

with a removable lid that has a handle in the form of a smaller boar or pig

The original was found in Baoding

or as a dining room sideboard

Set of Six Antique Lattice Door Panels classic-black They have been repaired butYunnan, circa 1870 This wonderful set of carved panels originates from the southern Chinese province of Yunnan. Made from pine, the main top section of each panel is in a beautiful lattice design, whilst the small panel and larger panel below are decorated in carved relief, the larger panels each incorporating a circular longevity symbol. The panels would once have formed an internal dividing wall in a Chinese home and could be used in a similar way