Carved Decorative Bed Fascia in Red and Gold h160 each made from carved soapstone

each made from carved soapstone or jade and in various designs and colours

with elegant legs that end in the distinctive 'horse hoof' feet that is typical of Chinese design

This particular cabinet is made from pine

the price shown is for the two chests

Carved Decorative Bed Fascia in Red and Gold h160 each made from carved soapstoneShanghai, circa 1880 This unusual long, beech panel was salvaged from the front of a late nineteenth century four poster marriage bed, on which it would have formed the main fascia over the entrance. the bed was made in Shanghai, eastern China and and the panel still retains some of its original paint in gold, black, red, blue, and white. It is composed of three finely carved upper panels, each supported by an arch with a further inlay carving. The