Long Antique Carved Panel in Five Sections l180 all dressed in traditional robes

all dressed in traditional robes and set centrally against a backdrop of swirling trees and flowers

use as an everyday bedding or clothes trunk or perhaps store away all the kids games and toys

large stone jars were used for storing oil or other liquids in Shandong province

the central carving being made from camphor

Originally the cabinet would have held documents or books

Long Antique Carved Panel in Five Sections l180 all dressed in traditional robesJiangsu, circa 1880 This long, horizontal piece once formed part of an ornate internal room divider in Jiangsu province in eastern China and is made of elm wood. It is comprised of five separate carved panels in a dark wood stain, each with scrolling floral patterns carved through and with central relief carvings showing rudimentary figures. the dark carvings contrast with the surrounding, lighter coloured frames. Great today as an unsual wall