English Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Papiermache Plate - Late 18thC Material - Papier Mache This carved teak door is

This carved teak door is from the Nagaur region of the Thar Desert

this 19th-century altar table is richly patinated with age and character

Materials: Cast bronze

They would have originally opened inwards

who is standing on a lotus throne

English Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Papiermache Plate - Late 18thC Material - Papier Mache This carved teak door isChinoiserie was all the rage in the early 19th century. Gilt black lacquer Chinese exportware was made for wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty. Some artists began to copy this style and bring production to England. Some plates such as this one were produced in London and whilst intricate and detailed work, it was never quite as good as the original work done in China and showed western influences. This papier mch