Carved Chinese Wedding Bed Fascia 4 x 6 inch deep top surface

deep top surface

with ornate relief carvings on the drawers and carved spandrels at each side that taper down to the feet

which formed just one part of the original four poster marriage bed

Made from elm wood

although still reserved for the most important visitors or family members

Carved Chinese Wedding Bed Fascia 4 x 6 inch deep top surfaceAnhui, circa 1850 Beautifully hand crafted from pine and beech wood, this intricate marriage bed fascia would be a real talking point in a modern home. It originates from southern China either Anhui or Jiangsu province, with wonderful carvings in deep relief set within symmetrical, geometric patterns. The five main upper carvings show various characters and scenes from Chinese mythology two figures on horseback with their servants following, a bearded