Set of Four Carved Lattice Window Panels mandarin most likely in a temple

most likely in a temple in Shanxi province where it was sourced from

beautifully carved chair would have been used originally by a shop owner

The original black finish

the natural background contrasts against the bold grey and mustard tones of the pattern

Set of Four Carved Lattice Window Panels mandarin most likely in a templeZhejiang, circa 1830 This exquisite set of four hardwood panels is part of a set of sixteen that were saved from a traditional house in Zhejiang province, eastern China, before its refurbishment. They date from the early nineteenth century and, with their detailed central carvings and fine, intricate surrounding lattice work, they show some of the highest level of craftsmanship we have seen in surviving Chinese antique furniture. Unlike most fretwork