Silk Embroidery - 'Pink Peony' Chair This old storage box was

This old storage box was once used to transport food

with a classical Chinese landscape scene

these cabinets would have been given as part of a bride's dowry

as the term was originally linked to the promotion of an official

The colour and finish are original - once bright red panels now worn and softened

Silk Embroidery - 'Pink Peony' Chair This old storage box wasThis delicate, beautifully crafted embroidery shows a large, pink peony flower flanked with various other colourful flowers and leaves. It is a reproduction based on traditional Chinese designs used to decorate pillowcases or curtain fabrics. The peony is a common symbol in China, representing nobility and high rank. Supplied mounted and framed as shown.