Green Ceramic Vase lamps-and-lanterns Originally used at court and

Originally used at court and by high ranking officials

Turtles are a symbol of longevity and stability in Chinese culture

It is often seen on the paintings used to decorate antique cabinets and chests dating back hundreds of years - particularly on the painted furniture of Shanxi province

This makes each one individual

Green Ceramic Vase lamps-and-lanterns Originally used at court andThese little vases are in a crackled green glaze and are similar to storage jars traditionally used throughout China. Each vase includes the red wax seal that is stamped when they are cleared for export in China. We leave the seals on as they can make an interesting addition to each piece, but they can be easily removed. Note that each vase is individual and so may vary slightly from the example shown here.