Book Cabinet, Black Lacquer Vase These lovely ginger jars in

These lovely ginger jars in a green glaze are reproductions of the type of ceramic pots used throughout China to store herbs and spices

This black lacquer chest is in the classic frame and panel construction that is typical of Chinese furniture

Southern China

seated in the lotus position with hands clasped in prayer

and make beautiful decorative items

Book Cabinet, Black Lacquer Vase These lovely ginger jars inDuring the Ming and Qing dynasties it was more common for there to be a single open shelf, often with a carved frame around it, with a large cabinet section below. Our black lacquer model is an updated version with a larger open section with three shelves and two smaller doors at the bottom, making it ideal as a bookshelf in a modern home or for displaying ornaments. The Chinese refer to cabinets like this, with open shelves above a closed section, as