Four Panel Screen with Flower Vase Carvings d110 such as ginger

such as ginger

This gorgeous print is inspired by the designs seen on coromandel screens of the 18th century

these large round containers have been restored and refinished in a warm brown lacquer

the price shown is for the two chairs

These lovely ornaments are carved from jade and known as 'bi' (pronounced 'bee') in Chinese

Four Panel Screen with Flower Vase Carvings d110 such as gingerJiangsu, circa 1880 This wonderfully carved screen is made of of four hinged panels, made from elder wood in Jiangsu province, southeast China towards the end of the nineteenth century. Lower level screens like this were used in ladies' quarters of the home, used as 'modesty boards' to hide exposed ankles and petticoats. The main central carvings on each panel show vases holding bouquets of flowers a common theme for this type of piece as they were