Wooden Tea Dispenser framed deep brown that brings out

deep brown that brings out the beauty of the wood

Base Diam 24cm Height 45cm

this model comes in our light finish

The thick frames taper up from the feet

Each of the five panels is exquisitely carved from a single piece of wood

Wooden Tea Dispenser framed deep brown that brings outZhejiang, circa 1860 This unusual wooden barrel was produced in the city of Hangzhou in eastern China around the middle of the nineteenth century. Now quite rare, particularly in such good condition, it would originally have been used to store precious green tea leaves. It is made out of several interlocking panels, strengthened with two brass bands. The front panel is carved in relief to show a pair of bats (symbolising good luck) and, below them, a