Elm Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Material - Iron Bhumisparsha means "Touching the earth"

Bhumisparsha means "Touching the earth" and symbolises Buddha's enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree

From Tibet

A Tibetan Copper and White Metal Horn - ca 100 yrs old

this Kantha quilt adds warmth

The front facing dragon clearly emulates the Chinese Imperial dragons

Elm Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Material - Iron Bhumisparsha means "Touching the earth"This Chinese antique noodle cabinet is made from elm wood and is from Tianjin in Northern China. It dates from the late 19th century and its bleached look makes it fit perfectly into a modern kitchen. Originally they were used for storing and drying noodles and other foods. Chinese cabinets are made with exceptional craftsmanship. The styles of 18th and 19th century pieces were often based on Ming designs that have a beautiful simplicity. The clean