Bronze Lidded Dui Food Vessel colour-beige The tapering 'A-frame' profile of

The tapering 'A-frame' profile of this wardrobe gives a wonderful sense of fluidity and movement from floor to top

These luxurious feather cushion inners are available in a range of shapes and sizes to fit our wonderful range of cushion covers

This particular table shows the classic 'cloud head' carved design at the top of the legs both to the front and back

and this motif is repeated on the side spandrels in relief and open carving

while the lower apron and spandrels around the four sides of each chair feature further carving that adds to the unique

Bronze Lidded Dui Food Vessel colour-beige The tapering 'A-frame' profile ofThis unusual lidded container is a reproduction of an ancient bronze ritual vessel. Bronze and ceramic vessels were produced from as early as the Shang dynasty (1600 1045 BC), used for ritual ceremonies or to be buried in the tombs of the wealthiest members of Chinese society. This particular design is referred to as 'dui' and would have been used for grain or other foods. In an aged, verdigris bronze, it stands on three short legs in the form of