Lattice Window Screen From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Iron and divine protection

and divine protection

The Chinese auspicious symbol of the bat is also prominent

Framed Original Triptych Woodblock Print - Toyohara Chikanobu Ca 1890

The door hinges have historic repairs with screws that could not be removed without detriment to the cabinet

Lattice Window Screen From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Iron and divine protectionThis decorative antique Chinese screen window is from an inner courtyard dating from the 19th century. It is built from yumu (Chinese northern elm wood). These antique windows would have come from a home in Shanxi, Northern China Qing dynasty (1644 1911) The bat was considered a symbol of luck in China. This is due to the word for bat (fu ) and good fortune (fu sounding identical. Bats are considered very self sufficient and a symbol of independence.