Wall Mirror with Antique Carved Lintel Frame Bed This elegantly proportioned Chinese wardrobe

This elegantly proportioned Chinese wardrobe shows off the wonderful wide

Larger bottles and other items would have been stored in the lower section

thought to ward off evil spirits

Portraits were painted from front on and usually close to life size

The Chinese did not use chests of drawers until recent times as they instead stored clothes in cabinets or trunks

Wall Mirror with Antique Carved Lintel Frame Bed This elegantly proportioned Chinese wardrobeZhejiang, circa 1900 This striking mirror features an antique lintel frame in its upper section, originally from a home in Hebei province in the north of China. The intricate carving is in a scrolling, floral pattern and incorporates two figures a man and woman facing each other towards the middle. This beautifully carved lintel has been extended to frame the rectangular mirror, while brass hangers have been added to enable the mirror to be hung in