Blue and White Tea Jar not-google For the Chinese the butterfly

For the Chinese the butterfly is a symbol of beauty and especially of marital happiness - often seen painted on armoires and trunks from Shanxi that were to be given as part of a bride's dowry

This striking dining table again features the 'waisted' top and chunky 'horse hoof' shaped feet that are typical of Chinese furniture

the chairs feature a beautifully curved back which extends to the arms in a horseshoe shape and normally made either from three or five pieces of wood

this version in particular shows the hammering marks

Blue and White Tea Jar not-google For the Chinese the butterflyThese ceramic tea jars are reproductions, hand painted and glazed in classic Chinese blue and white. They come with a lid with a brass ring handle, and are decorated on the front with a 'cha' character for tea.