Chinese Antique Accessories

Gansu, circa 1920 Storage boxes like this one were used to hold important papers, books and documents. They were usually decorated with paintings o...

Shanxi, circa 1900 Crafted from solid elm and originating from China's Shanxi province, these exquisite wooden panels were traditionally used as wi...

Shanxi, circa 1900 These traditional wooden panels are from a home in China's Shanxi province, where they would once have been used as part of a se...

Shanxi, circa 1900 These attractive wooden panels are from a home in China's Shanxi province, where they would have formed part of a set of window ...

Hebei, circa 1900 This decorative wooden carving is made from beech wood and has been stripped to its natural hue. Originally produced in Hebei pro...

Hebei, circa 1900 This long, decorative carving is crafted from beech, stripped back to its pale, natural hue. Produced in Hebei province in northe...

Hebei, circa 1900 This interesting carving once formed the lintel over an entranceway in a Chinese home, with similar carvings positioned around th...

Hebei, circa 1900 This pretty panel is made from beech, stripped back to its pale, natural finish. It was produced in Hebei province in eastern Chi...

Beijing, circa 1950 These interesting wooden cylindrical containers actually started life as the hubs for wooden carts. They still have the origina...