Antique Shopkeeper's Chair d150 This ceramic stool is painted

This ceramic stool is painted with various sizes and colours of butterfly - a symbol for long life and happiness - set on a teal background with gold border

Three shallow drawers have been added at the bottom using the original decorative fixed panels

This is a beautiful example of the classic Chinese altar table

The lattice work on the headboard is made using individual pieces of wood that are joined with mortise and tenon

These little stone figures show the Buddha seated in the lotus position

Antique Shopkeeper's Chair d150 This ceramic stool is paintedAnhui, circa 1860 This ornate, beautifully carved chair would have been used originally by a shop owner, placed outside the shop for seating and with cash held in the secure storage space below the removable seat. It originates from the city of Hefei in Anhui province and is made from beech wood. While the key for the bottom section has long since been lost, the seat can still be easily removed to access the interior. The chair's heavy, ornate style