Painted Black Lacquer Blanket Box w145 with incense and offerings placed

with incense and offerings placed on its surface

The name 'Yoke-Back' chair comes from the curved top rail seen on this timeless Chinese design and seen here finished in our warm elm

These delicate little Chinese lanterns in a ball shape are made with a metal wire frame and a white canvas shade

Once used at a Chinese market for scooping grain or rice

They include a simple embossed design and in some cases also show the red wax seal that is applied when they are cleared for export

Painted Black Lacquer Blanket Box w145 with incense and offerings placedShanxi, 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