Octagonal Blue & White Porcelain Temple Jar - Khangai Mountains Toys solid walnut construction

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almost abstract form — a reminder of the intuitive artistry of India’s folk tradition

military chests such as this were built to transport personal belongings and equipment whilst on campaign across the Indian subcontinent

This Indian rosewood chest dates to the 19th century and can be defined as a Shisham style Zanzibar chest (according to writer Sheila Unwin)

Octagonal Blue & White Porcelain Temple Jar - Khangai Mountains Toys solid walnut constructionThis beautiful Chinese blue & white temple jar has beautifully intricate scenes of the Khangai mountains and has beautiful lion detailing on the lid. It is a reproduction of the Kangxi style (porcelain produced during the reign of Emperor Kangxi (1662 1722). It is hand painted by skilled artists using traditional techniques learnt from their family passed down through generations. All our reproduction Chinese porcelain is made in Jingdezhen which has