Old Yumu Window Shutter & Frame (Set Of 4) - 19th Century Material - Cryptomeria These were used beside the

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

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

(often foodstuffs) and the tops sealed with cork and wax to protect the contents on the long voyages to India and other colonies

Origin: South India

Old Yumu Window Shutter & Frame (Set Of 4) - 19th Century Material - Cryptomeria These were used beside theCrafted 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