Cloisonne & Paktong Chinese Water Pipe - Ca 1900 Finish - Burgundy Lacquer This square mirror is made

This square mirror is made of Indian Rosewood

Finish: Limed white painted finish

52 x 44 x 48 (wxdxh cms)

This double sided rosewood archway has been intricately carved and is from 19th century Haryana

Traditionally believed to control the waters

Cloisonne & Paktong Chinese Water Pipe - Ca 1900 Finish - Burgundy Lacquer This square mirror is madeThe 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