Three Panel Carved Bed Fascia Wall Panel The lattice shelf that sits

The lattice shelf that sits above the feet is in a classic design from China's Ming dynasty

Based on the old grain cabinets of Qinghai province in western China

the Chinese quickly developed higher level seating and stools were in use throughout China from as early as the Tang dynasty over a thousand years ago

This is one of the more unusual

The chair's heavy

Three Panel Carved Bed Fascia Wall Panel The lattice shelf that sitsJiangsu, circa 1850 This hardwood carving was once part of a Chinese marriage bed, which would have boasted many similar carved panels around its four sides. This one incorporates three carvings in deep relief. The two outer panels depict flower bouquets, while in the middle five characters are shown in a scene from court. A 'foo dog' sits atop the left and right hand struts, offering protection against evil as the mythological guardians of Chinese