Pair of Tall Lattice Window Panels, Natural and Red colour-stone or as a small sideboard

or as a small sideboard

The main central carvings are in deep relief on several levels

designed either to be buried in the tombs of the most important members of society to accompany them to the afterlife

Today the panel would make a wonderful wall decoration

Pair of Tall Lattice Window Panels, Natural and Red colour-stone or as a small sideboardJiangsu, circa 1880 These two tall, narrow panels once formed part of the sides of a large Chinese marriage bed in the city of Suzhou in Jiangsu province. They are finely carved, with the large, central panels in open fretwork showing a central 'missing vase' design. The smaller panels above and below are in deep carved relief showing floral designs and, in the two large square panels towards the bottom, various figures in battle. These panels are