Carved Lintel Wall Mirror MCFIX Originally used in China to

Originally used in China to carry food

chunky frames and would be accessed through removable half boards in the top

a symbol for protection against evil

with their detailed central carvings and fine

each one differs very slightly

Carved Lintel Wall Mirror MCFIX Originally used in China toHebei, circa 1900 Originating in Hebei province in eastern China, the carved section of this mirror once acted as a decorative door lintel and dates from the turn of the last century. Made from beech wood, it would have graced the apex of an entrance to a room in a wealthy household, with walls made up of similarly ornate carved wooden panels. Lintels of this kind tended to follow a similar design, often with a central carved decal and two wing