Carved Coffer Table From Shanxi - 18th Century Style - Temple Jar Mongolian Sideboard - this piece

Mongolian Sideboard - this piece has original painting - circa 1920

' Traditionally they were made from stone and so work perfectly as a planter in an English garden

These exquisitely painted Indian doors are from the town of Bikaner in Rajasthan which is famous for its fine painting of both buildings and boxes

they are a great talking point and there are two sizes available

This bowl is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way

Carved Coffer Table From Shanxi - 18th Century Style - Temple Jar Mongolian Sideboard - this pieceThis antique Chinese coffer table dates to the 18th century. It is from Shanxi province and has carved panels and fretwork. The carving depicts two facing Qilin, a mythical beast with the head of a dragon, antlers, manes and the body of an ox or horse. Qilin were associated with greatness and only appeared during the reign of a successful ruler, or at the birth or death of a great sage. The top is constructed from Northern Elm (yumu) whilst the front