Blue Bamboo and Butterflies 1 boxes-bowls-and-baskets were usually finished in red

were usually finished in red or black lacquer

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

Each one is individual in terms of the size and decoration

These cute ornamental elephants are carved from white marble

Blue Bamboo and Butterflies 1 boxes-bowls-and-baskets were usually finished in redThese 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,