Square Cornered Beech Cabinet Bed with the more natural colour

with the more natural colour of the frames contrasting with a black and red finish applied to the carved sections

flowers or toiletries

This elegant piece was once part of an set of ornate internal room dividers or window panels in Shanghai

a common design in Ming style furniture referred to in Chinese as 'bawangcheng'

giving a sleek

Square Cornered Beech Cabinet Bed with the more natural colourJiangsu, circa 1880 This rugged, solid looking cabinet dates back to the end of the nineteenth century and was produced in the northern part of Jiangsu province on China's east coast. The unfussy, practical style, with heavy frames and panels is in keeping with the style of furniture around that area and from Shandong province to the north. The cabinet is made from beech wood, with doors set centrally rather than mounted on the outer frames and with