Nanhe Blue and White Fish Pot w150 This exquisitely carved coffer would

This exquisitely carved coffer would once have been used to store important documents or valuables

The main development was that the top rail fits directly to the back-bending stiles that form the chairs' rear legs

This extraordinary antique cabinet is from Shanxi province in central China

while the large brass circular hardware adds some classic

Nanhe Blue and White Fish Pot w150 This exquisitely carved coffer wouldThese beautiful, large lidded jars are decorated with fish as a symbol for prosperity. The jars include four lion head handles and a temple lion seen as a protective guardian in China forms the handle of the lid. The jars are produced by hand in Jingdezhen, the historic centre of porcelain in China and still renowned today for the quality of its wares. The colours are acheived using a classic cobalt pigment fired with a clear glaze, creating the