Ceramic Umbrella Stand, Teal with Lotus Flowers Armoire Shaanxi

Shaanxi

This interesting carving once formed the lintel over an entranceway in a Chinese home

The lid is also inlaid with gold and has a simple ring handle

Both the finish and the hardware are original

with a distinctive distressed finish in duck egg blue that has softened over more than a century of use

Ceramic Umbrella Stand, Teal with Lotus Flowers Armoire ShaanxiLike the matching ceramic stool, this beautiful umbrella stand has a teal colour background and gold trim, decorated with lotus flowers in bloom and large green stems. The pair of Mandarin ducks towards the top is a symbol in China for love and devotion. Perfect as an umbrella stand, the pot can also be used as a large vase or planter.