Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Songbirds mandarin This particular stool shows a

This particular stool shows a majestic peacock amongst peony flowers

It comes from Shanxi in north central China - a region that fared better than most in terms of holding on to antique furniture through the trials and tribulations of China's recent history

bringing a sense of the countryside indoors

They are made from beech wood

The cabinet has two sets of doors set centrally to give access to the full space inside

Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Songbirds mandarin This particular stool shows aCrafted in Jingdezhen, the centre for porcelain in China, these smaller sized jars draw inspiration from centuries old designs. Ceramic jars like these were used to preserve and transport valuable goods overseas and still today they showcase expert craftsmanship and a rich cultural heritage. This particular design shows a pair of songbirds perched on a rock flanked with flowering trees.