Small Carved Antique Decorative Panel candle-diffuser These attractive wooden containers were

These attractive wooden containers were once used for carrying food

The lintel would make a handsome accent over a sideboard

Also available in red lacquer or black lacquer

or use them for table decoration

They incorporate four lion head handles and are beautifully decorated all around with birds

Small Carved Antique Decorative Panel candle-diffuser These attractive wooden containers wereShanghai, circa 1860 This little carved wooden panel would have been one of a set used as internal dividers or window panels in a Chinese home. It originates from Shanghai, made from beech in a pale wood finish and with contrasting darker decorative elements. The main central carving shows a a single figure in carved relief set in a 'ruyi' shape within a delicate flaral pattern in open carving.