Lattice Window Panel

This lattice window panel likely originated in an aristocratic Chinese home with neutral and balanced interiors. The geometric lattice pattern is linear and open, and was designed originally to allow light and air into a room while maintaining privacy. Creating lattice was a puzzling task, created by the precise interlocking of long and short pieces of carved wood. The latticework on this window panel is inset slightly within the cedar wood frame, creating a subtle sense of depth and shadow. The lattice is beautifully finished with a richly aged green lacquer, adding rich texture and a touch of color.