Antique Hand-Carved Mirror Frame With Fretwork From Mid-19th Century, China

A Chinese mid-19th century, hand-carved mirror frame with fretwork. This frame showcases three openwork panels with foliages and a dragon in the centre. The bottom of the frame is adorned with a fretwork frieze. Two guardian lions are laid down on the base, supporting the frame sides.

The back and the structural parts are painted in a dark brown color, while the decorative carvings are lighter. This Chinese mid-19th century antique hand-carved mirror frame with fretwork would be an elegant decorative item in most rooms, while perhaps in a bedroom it might find its first use again.