Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Songbirds TV Unit painted trunk is of a

painted trunk is of a type used by opera troupes in China to store their props and costumes

This is a slightly larger version of our Bedside Cabinet in the same range

This understated table

They were often stacked in twos or threes in bedrooms or placed on top of cabinets for storing winter clothes or bedding

and fitted with simple brass handles

Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Songbirds TV Unit painted trunk is of aCrafted in Jingdezhen, the centre for porcelain in China, these smaller sized jars draw inspiration from centuries old designs. Ceramic jars like these were used to preserve and transport valuable goods overseas and still today they showcase expert craftsmanship and a rich cultural heritage. This particular design shows a pair of songbirds perched on a rock flanked with flowering trees.