Brass Gauri Head Pandan Box - Ca 1910 Hundi Hanging Lamps The blocks date from between

The blocks date from between 50 - 75 years old

Chinese Money Sheep - Brass

During the Ming Dynasty this is where the Emperor set up his famous imperial kilns

prized for its exceptionally soft texture

This superb gilt black lacquer jewellery cabinet was made in Canton for export during the early 19th century

Brass Gauri Head Pandan Box - Ca 1910 Hundi Hanging Lamps The blocks date from betweenAn old early 20th century oval shaped Indian Gauri head brass paan box used for storing betelnut circa 1910 from Dinajpur, North Bengal. Gauri is an incarnation of Parvati, a benevolent Hindu goddess, and consort to Shiva. She is beautiful, nurturing and the embodiment of motherhood. Traditionally Gauri is depicted with a fair complexion. Parvati became Gauri when she was blessed by Lord Brahma with a lustrous golden complexion. She is most often