Tiled Northeast Sideboard Pot Larger bottles and other items

Larger bottles and other items would have been stored in the lower section

In modern interiors

For the Chinese the butterfly is a symbol of beauty and especially of marital happiness - often seen painted on armoires and trunks from Shanxi that were to be given as part of a bride's dowry

ingenious design that gives a very pure

The rear of each unit is in thick

Tiled Northeast Sideboard Pot Larger bottles and other itemsDongbei, circa 1880 This unusual sideboard is from the northeast (Dongbei) region of China, in a distinctive design that incorporates painted tiles inset into the frames of the doors and lower apron. The beautiful tiles show various flowers, birds and butterflies, all symbols in China for long life, good luck and prosperity. The pinks, greens, yellows and reds against the smooth white surface create a wonderful contrast with the soft tones of the