Cranes and Blossom Jar each beautifully decorated with traditional

each beautifully decorated with traditional paintings of flower vases and scholarly possessions against a cream background

this old chest has worn to leave a pared back

these ginger jars in a classic Chinese blue and white glaze are nicely finished

The red one also has old Chinese characers on one side

Cranes and Blossom Jar each beautifully decorated with traditionalThis gorgeous print is inspired by the designs seen on coromandel screens of the 18th century. The original was painted over hand laid gold leaf, distressed to give an aged, antiqued look. The print is an accurate reproduction, capturing the subtle tones of the gold leaf and the precise brush strokes. The painting depicts a pair of cranes a symbol in China for long life and and for enduring love and loyalty in a marriage set against a blossoming tree