Tao Zhi General Jar Bed including the dragon in carved

including the dragon in carved relief on the curved back rest

The drawers are slightly larger than on most original chests

Again it is a modern design - the Chinese did not use chests of drawers as we did in the west until quite recently - but the classic frame and panel joinery and circular brass handles are typical of traditional Chinese furniture

Handcrafted from reclaimed elm wood this black lacquer corner cabinet is a great way to make the best use of space in a room

wider version of our Ming chest of drawers has a real sense of understated oriental style

Tao Zhi General Jar Bed including the dragon in carvedPart of the Ashmolean Collection, this traditional ceramic general jar has a wide rimmed lid and is decorated with red peaches against branches in cobalt blue. The jar is inspired by the design on a Qing dynasty vase which is on display at The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford.