Friday, January 24, 2014

Straits Chinese Ceramic Garden Stools

Pictures below show a pair of handmade antique ceramic garden stools with intricate filigree panels from Penang. It is made from China during the late 1800's. These type of garden stools were often displayed at the central or inner courtyard of the house which is something that is very often seen in a Baba Nyonya home.


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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Chinese Bamboo Pillow

Pictures below show an interesting piece of Chinese bamboo pillow. This unusual pillow is hand woven with strips of rattan, or bamboo. The rattan or bamboo is believed to bring cool, soft and comfortable sleep. Therefore, it is wonderful to be used.

Length: 26cm, Width: 16cm, Height: 11cm.


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