Pair of Decorative Southern Official Chairs finish-glaze They are a great way

They are a great way to add a splash of colour to a table or can be hung from the hook at the top

These lovely old hexagonal shaped wooden trays all differ slightly in terms of the colours and the decorative paintings on the inside

It was the duty of the family to honour and commemorate their ancestors

Three drawers above the doors provide additional handy storage space and there is a removable shelf inside

placed side by side to provide a large

Pair of Decorative Southern Official Chairs finish-glaze They are a great wayShanxi, circa 1860 These unusual chairs, with a straight, rounded top rail and decorative carved apron, are from Shanxi province in central China, made from elm. The turned central posts supporting the arms are a detail rarely seen in Chinese furniture and are in contrast with the plain, curved back rest. The relief carvings on the panel below the seat show a geometrical, scrolling pattern, while the lower apron and spandrels around the four sides of