Wooden Tea Dispenser framed with a further one in

with a further one in the bottom

this model comes in our light finish

The first cabinet shows an elephant to the top right - one of the most important symbols in Buddhism and a sign of strength

deep brown that brings out the beauty of the wood

Typical of an ancient Chinese household - a common theme on Chinese cabinets

Wooden Tea Dispenser framed with a further one inZhejiang, circa 1860 This unusual wooden barrel was produced in the city of Hangzhou in eastern China around the middle of the nineteenth century. Now quite rare, particularly in such good condition, it would originally have been used to store precious green tea leaves. It is made out of several interlocking panels, strengthened with two brass bands. The front panel is carved in relief to show a pair of bats (symbolising good luck) and, below them, a