Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Wine Tables lamps such as this formed

lamps such as this formed an important part of daily devotional practice throughout rural India

132 x 50 x 85 (wxdxh cms)

Bikaner in Rajasthan is famous for its fine painting of both buildings and furniture

this stone millstone has been mounted on an iron stand which transforms it from a functional piece of cultural history to a truly unique decorative accessory

OhThis octagonal rosewood prayer table from Rajasthan would have been used by Hindus and Muslims for daily puja and prayer

Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Wine Tables lamps such as this formedThis old painted Chinese trunk is often referred to as an Opera Chest. This style of Chinese chest is found exclusively in Shanxi Province in Northern China and dates from the late 19th century. Opera chests, including this one, are constructed from paulownia wood (tong mu ) Paulownia trees were often planted at the birth of a daughter and were considered symbols of prosperity, fertility & marital bliss. Upon reaching maturity the tree would be