Chinese Butterfly Drawers, Black Lacquer h120 These large square sided buckets

These large square sided buckets come from Shanxi province

our blanket trunks are based on the traditional trunks of ancient China

They were not seen as an inferior type of seating and were used by all levels of society

Though less brighter than they once were

as well as of servants and civil officials

Chinese Butterfly Drawers, Black Lacquer h120 These large square sided bucketsThe overall design of this black lacquer chest, with its slightly tapered outline, rounded frames and overhanging top, is inspired by the wonderfully elegant 'round cornered' cabinets that were produced for centuries in China. The 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