Silk Embroidery - 'Flying Phoenix' material-iron The originals were first produced

The originals were first produced during the Shang dynasty (1600 - 1045 BC) for use in religious rituals

this beautiful antique desk would work perfectly in a home office

The panels would have been used together to screen off part of a 'siheyuan' courtyard house

Our chair is made with a rattan seat panel and the curved back splat features a dragon in carved relief

but the construction and overall look are in keeping with furniture from the Ming dynasty

Silk Embroidery - 'Flying Phoenix' material-iron The originals were first producedThis elegant silk embroidery depicts a phoenix, representative of the empress in China and a symbol for beauty and grace. The phoenix is shown in flight amongst the clouds, soaring over waves and beneath a blazing sun. The embroidery set on a black mount and framed.