Blue Bamboo and Butterflies 2 unframed Being the largest from our

Being the largest from our oriental trunks and chests range

The dragon is shown here curled up in embryonic form

our black lacquer cabinet features solid

decorated with a traditional design in gold leaf showing flowers and animals

intricately carved panel once formed the upper front section of a Chinese marriage bed

Blue Bamboo and Butterflies 2 unframed Being the largest from ourThese 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 soft, pastel blues. 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