Pair of Decorative Southern Official Chairs finish-glaze These lovely old hexagonal shaped

These lovely old hexagonal shaped wooden trays all differ slightly in terms of the colours and the decorative paintings on the inside

They are a great way to add a splash of colour to a table or can be hung from the hook at the top

and would perhaps have been used once to store the possessions of an important member of Chinese society

with the larger central panels being a fine example of the intricate geometric patterns often used as decorative features on Chinese screens and panels

Pair of Decorative Southern Official Chairs finish-glaze These lovely old hexagonal shapedShanxi, circa 1860 These unusual chairs, with a straight, rounded top rail and decorative carved apron, are from Shanxi province in central China, made from elm. The turned central posts supporting the arms are a detail rarely seen in Chinese furniture and are in contrast with the plain, curved back rest. The relief carvings on the panel below the seat show a geometrical, scrolling pattern, while the lower apron and spandrels around the four sides of