Chinese Marriage Bed Fascia with Scroll Feet antique-seat The rectangular brass hardware on

The rectangular brass hardware on the doors is also in a golden colour that perfectly matches the decoration

quite possibly providing a vista onto the main internal courtyard

more natural colour of the wood

Made from solid elm with dovetailed drawers and brass ring pull handles the chest could also be used to store small items of clothing

these simple but elegant frames are highly popular

Chinese Marriage Bed Fascia with Scroll Feet antique-seat The rectangular brass hardware onAnhui, circa 1850 This unusual carved panel once formed the front fascia of a large Chinese marriage bed and comes from Anhui province in eastern China. Made from a combination of woods including pine and beech, the ornate design incorporates various carved panels that show various mythical beasts, auspicious symbols and curios vases, bronzes and other items that would denote the wealth and importance of the owner. The central panel set in the top