Painted Black Lacquer Blanket Box Side Table Birds such as cranes

Birds such as cranes

thick framed cabinets that were commonly made in Beijing and other parts of northern China

These large brushes with red stone handles are reproductions of those used in China for centuries for the art of calligraphy

In today's home they work wonderfully as a magazine rack

this would have real impact as a long

Painted Black Lacquer Blanket Box Side Table Birds such as cranesShanxi, circa 1920 This charming little blanket chest is in its original black lacquer finish with the old paintings of peony flowers now faded and muted to soft colours against the dark background. The peony is a symbol for high rank and status in China, and is often seen on the paintings that decorated Chinese furniture to symbolise the importance of the owner. The trunk is from Shanxi province and made from pine with a new simple brass clasp on the