Carved Wooden Praying Buddha colour-chocolate The butterfly is a symbol

The butterfly is a symbol of happiness in a marriage for the Chinese and as such is often seen on painted Chinese cabinets and chests that were made to be given as part of a wedding settlement

the Miao live mainly in Guizhou province and are well know for their colourful embroidered fabrics and silver jewellery

dark background which enhances the beautiful floral motifs that are coloured in golds

It would have been used originally as a low storage coffer for valuables

Base Diameter 21cm Height 46cm

Carved Wooden Praying Buddha colour-chocolate The butterfly is a symbolThese serene looking buddhas, seated in the lotus position with hands clasped in prayer, are hand carved from wood and given an aged appearance. As they are produced by hand, each one is very slightly different and their robes are painted in muted greens, reds and blues.