Long Antique Open Carved Panel in Five Sections antique-sideboard The jars include four lion

The jars include four lion head handles and a temple lion - seen as a protective guardian in China - forms the handle of the lid

Whilst later ones tended to be very ornate and heavily carved

Today the chest would work well for storage in a living room bedroom

These unusual headdresses are produced by the 'Miao' ethnic minority of southern China and worn as part of their traditional costume

Please contact us if you would like more details of the boxes available

Long Antique Open Carved Panel in Five Sections antique-sideboard The jars include four lionJiangsu, circa 1880 This wonderfully carved, long horizontal panel was originally designed as part of an elaborate internal room divider in a home in Jiangsu province, eastern China. It is made from elm, in a lacquered finish that enhances the rich tone of the wood. The panel is made up of five smaller, rectangular panels, each set within wide frames and beautifully carved through to show various robed figures, including one on horseback, set against