Late C19th/ early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood hall seat .Impressive high-backed hall seat or bench featuring a curved and shaped rear panel carved with a detailed traditional Chinese landscape mountainous scene with pagodas and trees . The centre of the top rail carved with a large spreading auspicious bat motif , further bat motifs amongst the carving of the frame . Open and pierced fret-work carving to the seat frieze and frame , serpentine-shaped front rail and seat . The carved panel back carved with Chinese calligraphy characters to the right-hand side , possibly a title or signature.The shaped open-arms topped with carved lions or lion-dogs . The whole raised on shaped cabriole type supports.with carved scroll feet. The shaped panelled seat having some historic shrinkage cracks following the grain . In strong and stable condition , the whole with a rich colour and patina.H 44� ( back)H (seat) 19�W 64�D 20�China c.1900Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place . Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises . Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge . All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons . If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show...