Blue Bamboo and Butterflies 1 boxes-bowls-and-baskets The base of each side

The base of each side section is in the form of a scroll

were usually finished in red or black lacquer

whilst the carved spandrels that taper down to the cabinet's feet and the apron at the bottom are still fully intact

These cute ornamental elephants are carved from white marble

Blue Bamboo and Butterflies 1 boxes-bowls-and-baskets The base of each sideThese beautiful prints are reproductions of originals painted onto silk. They show dancing butterflies on a backdrop of bamboo and peony flowers in soft, pastel blues. Butterflies are often incorporated into paintings and other artistic forms in China as a symbol for long life and marital happiness we often see them adorning our Chinese antique furniture, while the peony denotes high rank and status. The prints are in a classic Chinoiserie style,