Cloisonne & Paktong Chinese Water Pipe - Ca 1900 Buddha Statues These carving were found on

These carving were found on temple chariots - huge wheeled chariots covered in carvings of Indian gods

This elegant black lacquer cabinet originates from Shanxi province in northern China and dates to the 19th century

Origin: Northern India

Beautifully carved with jali doors protecting the deity

Cloisonne & Paktong Chinese Water Pipe - Ca 1900 Buddha Statues These carving were found onThe first Opium war was triggered by the Qing dynasty's campaign against the British merchants who sold opium to Chinese merchants. Many Chinese people were addicted to it. Heated opium or tobacco was placed in the lidded well of this ornate water pipe and the fumes were inhaled through the pipeIt is made from an alloy of copper zinc and nickel. These decorative pipes are a piece of social history, and they are extremely decorative and look great in a