Pair of Carved Window Panels with Flower Vases outdoor This beautiful old table is

This beautiful old table is from Shanxi province in central China and still has its original dark finish over the elm wood

Traditionally it was used on decorative painted cabinets and other furniture such as the wedding chests that would form part of a bride's dowry

The main central carving is surrounded by scrolling dragons

They would have been designed as internal window screens

this warm elm piece is a reproduction of desks that were common in China during the later Qing dynasty

Pair of Carved Window Panels with Flower Vases outdoor This beautiful old table isJiangsu, circa 1880 These beautifully carved panels are in elder wood and originate from Jiangsu province in eastern China. They would have been designed as internal window screens, allowing air to flow through the home during the hot summer months while providing a level of privacy. The main carvings on each large, central panel show flower vases, each set within intricate scrolling patterns interspersed with a meandering floral design. The upper