Antique Chinese Window Shutter Carved Dragon Geometric

Product Details Item #: CF5B-0 Dimensions (inches): 52H x 13.75W x 3.50L Comment: A wonderful Antique Chinese Window Shutter Screen Panel dating to 1900 in fir from the Zhejiang Province and featuring intricate hand-carved openwork with a repeating geometric pattern around the edge symbolizing infinity. Origin: Zhejiang Province China Date: 1900 Material: CHINESE FIR Chinese fir has straight and even grains and is typically light brown in color. Not all varieties of fir are suitable for furniture making but those coming from Fujian province and other high altitude regions tend to have excellent densities and textures so are commonly used. Condition Condition: RESTORED Chinese homes were open to the elements to a much greater degree than homes in the Western world and often did not have wooden floors. For this reason it is highly likely that any antique Chinese piece of furniture on the market today has been restored. This particular item has been professionally restored which may mean that some areas have been rebuilt or replaced some hardware may not be original and the piece has been refinished on either the interior the exterior or both. Item Specifics: Shows normal wear and miscellaneous nicks dings and scratches due to age and use. The original hinge pin is bent. Shipping Free Shipping: Free shipping only applies within the Contiguous 48 United States and this item will be shipped via a Ground shipping service (UPS or FedEx) approximate 1-6 business day shipping time. EuroLux may ship some packages via USPS Parcel Post approximately 2-9 business day delivery time at its sole discretion. All shipments include insurance. Additional Information Mark: EuroLux Home Subject: DRAGON Dragons are a powerful symbol in Chinese mythology and symbolize power authority male vigor and fertility. They represent the "yang" force in the "yin-yang" dynamic. PEACH In Chinese symbolism the peach represe