Wooden Carved Rocking Cradle colour-mid-elm circa 1920

circa 1920

Note that this item is reduced to clear due to some minor damage to a couple of the corners and joints

with its wonderful grain

as well as double 'ruyi' symbols between each set of leg posts

thereby preventing theives from stealing the contents without disturbing him

Wooden Carved Rocking Cradle colour-mid-elm circa 1920Jiangsu, circa 1880 This unusual item is from Jiangsu province in Eastern China. It was used as a child's crib, set on rockers to help lull the baby asleep. Each side is panelled, with mountains and floral designs in carved relief. The top rail is supported by rounded, turned posts and above each corner sits a carved 'foo dog' mythical guardians of Chinese culture that were thought to provide protection against evil for the child sleeping inside. The