Old Yumu Window Shutter & Frame (Set Of 4) - 19th Century Material - Cryptomeria Bound with iron

Bound with iron

These were used beside the kang which was a raised platform used as a bed or lounging area in wealthy homes

Hand painted by skilled artisans using brush techniques passed down through generations

This one is a nice example dating to the 1900 - turn of the century and is made from pine or cedar wood

The family went on to acquire much importance that five members served as the Prime Ministers of Hyderabad

Old Yumu Window Shutter & Frame (Set Of 4) - 19th Century Material - Cryptomeria Bound with ironCrafted from yumu (northern elm), this 19th century Chinese window shutter set retains its original architectural frame. The four shutters are arranged side by side, each with a geometric lattice design of vertical and horizontal bars, a pattern typical of late Qing domestic joinery. The surface has developed a muted, weathered patina through long use, highlighting the grain and character of the elm. Originally fitted to a traditional home in Shanxi