Wall Mirror with Antique Carved Lintel Frame Bed thought to ward off evil

thought to ward off evil spirits

It's nicely proportion for use in a modern setting either as an unusual coffee table or as a stand for a TV

where low furniture would be placed on the heated 'kang' platform that formed the main living space in the winter months

Traditionally used in China for carrying food such as vegetables and fruit

Wall Mirror with Antique Carved Lintel Frame Bed thought to ward off evilZhejiang, 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