Scrolling Lattice Carved Bed Panel antique-side The legs have been reduced

The legs have been reduced in height to create this lower level unit

with a simple carved pattern set centrally

Camphor was a popular wood as it acts as a natural insect repellent but elm was also favoured

they make unusual

Scrolling Lattice Carved Bed Panel antique-side The legs have been reducedJiangsu, circa 1880 This long, intricately carved panel once formed the upper front section of a Chinese marriage bed. It is made from elm with a light, lacquered finish to deepen the tone of the wood. Set within the outer frame are individual pieces of wood joined with mortise and tenons to form a fluid, scrolling pattern set with various spacers in the form of flowers. There are three main carvings two in a scolloped, circular format at each end and