Carved Marriage Bed Fascia 4 x 6 inch The feet end in classic

The feet end in classic 'horse hoof' shapes but otherwise the cabinet's design is very plain

used in China originally to store grain or as oil jars

with the small upper and large middle sections carved through with intricate lattice work and the bottom sections in relief

The doors are fitted with wooden dowels that slot into wooden sockets rather than with brass hardware

bright blue lanterns are handmade

Carved Marriage Bed Fascia 4 x 6 inch The feet end in classicJiangsu, circa 1850 Made from beech wood and with intricate geometric patterns and carvings, this arch shaped panel once formed the front of a traditional Chinese four post marriage bed. It was saved as a single piece and today would make an unusual headboard, perhaps as a frame for a television, or just a wonderful, stand alone wall feature. The upper part of the panel is made up of intersecting patterns made from individually joined, mitred pieces