Butterfly Drawers, Warm Elm Birdcage bronzes and other valuable possessions

bronzes and other valuable possessions typical of an ancient Chinese household - a common theme on cabinets throughout China

Along with figurines of camels and other animals

Each set within a moulded red lacquer frame

these cute stone figures are of a boy and a girl

the drawers are made using proper dovetail joints

Butterfly Drawers, Warm Elm Birdcage bronzes and other valuable possessionsThe butterfly is a symbol of joy for the Chinese, and especially of happiness in a marriage. Traditionally it was used on decorative painted cabinets and other furniture such as the wedding chests that would form part of a bride's dowry. The butterfly shaped handles on these lovely little warm elm bedside drawers are therefore a nice detail, and match the handles on our large tapered cabinet. The overall design of the chest, with its slightly tapered