Pink Bamboo and Butterflies 2 d100 Shelves therefore tended to be

Shelves therefore tended to be deeper than their western equivalent

The two large drawers would be removed to give access to the space below them

This lovely porcelain lamp is finished in a subtle Ivory colour

is extraordinary

Pink Bamboo and Butterflies 2 d100 Shelves therefore tended to beThese gorgeous prints are reproductions of originals painted onto silk in a traditional Chinese painting technique known as 'Gongbi'. They show dancing butterflies on a backdrop of bamboo and peony flowers in gorgeous, soft pinks. 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