Green Glazed Oil Jar Bowl narrower version makes a great

narrower version makes a great lamp table or vase stand

The heavy brass hardware is concaved and at 33cm diameter is in proportion to the doors

The two doors set centrally in this handsome warm elm sideboard are a feature of furniture from Qinghai province in western China and give it a simple

As was the practice throughout China where clothes were folded inside cabinets rather than hung on rails

Green Glazed Oil Jar Bowl narrower version makes a greatThese old jars are in a green glaze and were once used in Chinese villages to hold oil or wine. They have handles near the neck for easy carrying and a spout. Sizes, colours and designs can vary slightly from the examples shown.