Chinese Antique Screen with Carved Figures material-wool With a decorative brass fitting

With a decorative brass fitting for hanging

The feet are in a 'horse hoof' design that is typical of antique Chinese tables

This piece would have been affixed high in the room to define either its length or breadth

while above this is a lotus flower to denote long life and wealth

but it is largely worn to the darker base which contrasts nicely with the paler wood surround

Chinese Antique Screen with Carved Figures material-wool With a decorative brass fittingZhejiang, circa 1850 This stunning screen dates to the middle of the nineteenth century, where it was produced for a home in the city of Hangzhou in Zhejiang province. It is made from elm wood, with four tall panels hinged to create a concertina style screen. The panel are each split into three sections, with the small upper and large middle sections carved through with intricate lattice work and the bottom sections in relief. The workmanship is