White Stone Ring Size:Extra Large where low furniture would be

where low furniture would be placed on the heated 'kang' platform that formed the main living space in the winter months

Originally used as a hat box in Shandong province

and depicts plum blossom a symbol of courage and endurance

cut and hollowed out in the centre into the unusual

with only slight modifications or regional variations seen up to the modern day

White Stone Ring Size:Extra Large where low furniture would beOur beautiful stone discs, known as 'bi' (pronounced 'bee') in Chinese, are made from jade or other stone. The outer ring and central hole symbolise heaven and earth, and they are thought to bring happiness and peace into the home. This one is in a beautiful white stone and comes with its metal mount as shown. They are available in three sizes. Please note that each piece is individual, so may vary slightly to the one pictured, photos of current stock