Green Ceramic Vase lamps-and-lanterns Made from solid poplar wood

Made from solid poplar wood

It is often seen on the paintings used to decorate antique cabinets and chests dating back hundreds of years - particularly on the painted furniture of Shanxi province

Turtles are a symbol of longevity and stability in Chinese culture

more understated designs like this were popular during the Ming dynasty

with open shelves above a closed section

Green Ceramic Vase lamps-and-lanterns Made from solid poplar woodThese little vases are in a crackled green glaze and are similar to storage jars traditionally used throughout China. Each vase includes the red wax seal that is stamped when they are cleared for export in China. We leave the seals on as they can make an interesting addition to each piece, but they can be easily removed. Note that each vase is individual and so may vary slightly from the example shown here.