Carved Panel - 'Uprightness', Warm Elm material-metal Turtles are a symbol of

Turtles are a symbol of longevity and stability in Chinese culture

This black lacquer chest is in the classic frame and panel construction that is typical of Chinese furniture

the middle shelf has two shallow drawers with brass handles

though now largely worn down to the pale wood underneath

where low furniture would be placed on the heated 'kang' platform that formed the main living space in the winter months

Carved Panel - 'Uprightness', Warm Elm material-metal Turtles are a symbol ofWith a frame made from fir wood, our warm elm panel has a design that represents one of the 'Four Nobles', the central carving here depicts bamboo a symbol of uprightness and is made from camphor, a wood which is easy to carve. The main central carving is surrounded by scrolling dragons. The panels can be bought individually or as a set of four.