Carved Yali Door From Kerala - 19th Century Period - Meiji a lac stick is pressed

a lac stick is pressed against the pot

timeworn surface and understated design

This ornate antique Chinese altar table would have been used as a family altar in the northern province of Gansu

the mirror displays layers of aged paint and natural surface wear that enhance its rustic charm and authenticity

This reproduction Chinese Hongwu blue & white reproduction porcelain meiping vase is beautifully hand painted with a bamboo & prunus tree design

Carved Yali Door From Kerala - 19th Century Period - Meiji a lac stick is pressedAn antique 19th century jackfruit wood set of doors from Kerala in South India. There are two distinct styles of Kerala doors found. This is less common with heavy iron use and a central carved handle. This handle is an intricately carved panel depicting a Yali guardian figure, floral motifs, and elephants. These traditional doors from Kerala adorn the entrances of historical Ettukettu and Nalukettu homes. They're saved from buildings in India that