Blue Bamboo and Butterflies 1 h5 but have darkened and faded

but have darkened and faded over the years

The curved backrest features wonderful open carvings of a 'kylin' (a Chinese unicorn) on the main panel

placed side by side to provide a large

and are useful for storing jewellery or other personal effects

with the central sections each showing a central figure set with a compelling geometric pattern made up of an intricate jigsaw of pieces connected with mortise and tenons and with floral style spacers

Blue Bamboo and Butterflies 1 h5 but have darkened and fadedThese beautiful prints are reproductions of originals painted onto silk. They show dancing butterflies on a backdrop of bamboo and peony flowers in soft, pastel blues. Butterflies are often incorporated into paintings and other artistic forms in China as a symbol for long life and marital happiness we often see them adorning our Chinese antique furniture, while the peony denotes high rank and status. The prints are in a classic Chinoiserie style,