Shandong Hat Box w180 the chairs feature a beautifully

the chairs feature a beautifully curved back which extends to the arms in a horseshoe shape and normally made either from three or five pieces of wood

These are known in Chinese as 'bawangcheng' (literally 'giants arm braces')

The Chinese refer to cabinets like this

natural aroma and attractive grain

These old green glass wine bottles would be perfect for use as large flower vases or merely for decoration

Shandong Hat Box w180 the chairs feature a beautifullyShandong, circa 1880 The lacquer and paintings on this round box would once have been much brighter, but have darkened and faded over the years. Originally used as a hat box in Shandong province, north east China, It is made from poplar wood.