Ceramic Umbrella Stand, Teal with Lotus Flowers Armoire This interesting carving once formed

This interesting carving once formed the lintel over an entranceway in a Chinese home

Shaanxi

with a distinctive distressed finish in duck egg blue that has softened over more than a century of use

antique brass finish

Both the finish and the hardware are original

Ceramic Umbrella Stand, Teal with Lotus Flowers Armoire This interesting carving once formedLike the matching ceramic stool, this beautiful umbrella stand has a teal colour background and gold trim, decorated with lotus flowers in bloom and large green stems. The pair of Mandarin ducks towards the top is a symbol in China for love and devotion. Perfect as an umbrella stand, the pot can also be used as a large vase or planter.