Black Lacquer Export Canton Export Games Table - Early 19th Century Origin - Nagaland Paan combines a paste of

Paan combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf

Dimensions: W97 x D42 x H89 cm

This piece is finished with hanji

hand-carved floral decoration

The design of these windows was such that they gave privacy to purdah conscious Rajasthani women while allowing a cooling breeze to enter the building

Black Lacquer Export Canton Export Games Table - Early 19th Century Origin - Nagaland Paan combines a paste ofThis antique gilt black lacquer Chinoiserie games table dates to the early 19th century. The top is reversible to reveal a chess board and can be removed to reveal a backgammon board. It was made for the Chinese export market and was intended for wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class during the Qing dynasty. This intricate and detailed work was made for export to Britain when Chinoiserie was all the rage in the early 19th century. Black