Decorative Marriage Bed Fascia antique-seat This type of cabinet was

This type of cabinet was common throughout China where large versions like this were used to store clothes and other items

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Camphor was a popular material not only for its attractive appearance but also as it's aroma acts as a repellent to moths or wood boring insects

the seat itself has a smoothed rattan inlay and they work perfectly as dining chairs

Decorative Marriage Bed Fascia antique-seat This type of cabinet wasJiangsu, circa 1850 Beautifully hand crafted from pine and beech wood, this intricate marriage bed fascia is a work of art. It originates from Jiangsu province, or possibly neighbouring Anhui, and features fine carvings in deep relief set within geometric patterns. The various large carvings show various characters and scenes from Chinese mythology, smoothly finished and wonderfully detailed. These are in a deep, dark brown, and would once have been