Pair of Carved Window Panels with Flower Vases Vase It is from Shanxi province

It is from Shanxi province in central China and made from elm wood - still with its old finish but now worn in parts to show the paler wood underneath

these white and grey bowls are made using sections of hollowed out palm tree trunks

Note that each item is unique and therefore may differ slightly from the example shown

These interesting ornaments are in fact necklaces worn by the 'Miao' ethnic minority of southern China and are typical of the ornate silver jewellery they wear as part of their traditional dress

Each painting is mounted and framed as shown

Pair of Carved Window Panels with Flower Vases Vase It is from Shanxi provinceJiangsu, circa 1880 These beautifully carved panels are in elder wood and originate from Jiangsu province in eastern China. They would have been designed as internal window screens, allowing air to flow through the home during the hot summer months while providing a level of privacy. The main carvings on each large, central panel show flower vases, each set within intricate scrolling patterns interspersed with a meandering floral design. The upper