Silk Embroidery - 'Bird and Flowers' Bed extended top makes a wonderful

extended top makes a wonderful work surface - the wide grain of the elm wood showing through our 'mid elm' finish

The style of cabinet is referred to as 'round cornered' due to the rounded frames

The doors have also been added more recently by cutting what were once fixed panels

Each of the four doors is decorated in gold leaf and hand painted with butterflies - a symbol for both long life and for happiness in a marriage

This is a very distinctive piece that would add interest to any modern setting

Silk Embroidery - 'Bird and Flowers' Bed extended top makes a wonderfulThese hand stitched silk embroideries show simple designs of flowers, with a bird perched on a stem and a pink butterfly hovering above. They are beautifully worked and are typical of the fine needlework used to decorate traditional Chinese costumes. They come mounted and framed as shown.