A CHINESE CARVED WOOD HOUSEHOLD SHRINE AND A PARCEL GILT CARVED WOOD BIRDS AND FLOWERS PANEL, 20TH CENTURY, the rectangular shrine with a serpentine arched crest centering shallow relief scrolling lotus foliage, above square form colonettes flanking an open compartment with character mark inscribed door surround, enclosed by auspicious floral detailed panels, over an undulating base rail and raised on shaped block feet, length: 19 1/4"; together with a pierced rectangular carved wood birds and blossoming foliage panel, height: 13 1/2".

Normal wear, missing front sliding doors, and side parts of footed base, gilding is new on birds/flowers panel which probably comes from a bed screen wall or room partition screen, buildup throughout, small chips, normal marks and scratches, age cracks. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."