Gold Inlaid Bronze Hé Vessel finish-glaze The old lacquer on this

The old lacquer on this lovely chest has been stripped back to reveal the beautiful

Made from solid elm wood with a rattan seat

Based on the simple wooden daybeds that were used throughout China for reclining during the day and for sleeping on at night

Machine woven in Turkey

delicate carved lattice work in a floral pattern

Gold Inlaid Bronze Hé Vessel finish-glaze The old lacquer on thisThis unusual item is a reproduction of an ancient Chinese bronze H wine vessel. Cast in bronze and inlaid with gold, the finish is a lovely, antiqued verdigris. Vessels like this one were produced in China as long ago as the Shang dynasty (1600 1045 BC), used either for storing and poring wine in ritual ceremonies or to be buried in the tombs of the highest ranking and wealthiest members of society. The 'H' a large, lidded, teapot like vessel with