Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jar - Dragon Origin - India Carved teak chariot carving of

Carved teak chariot carving of Lord Vishnu dating from the 18th century

A teakwood temple collection box covered with brass sheet

Torgams or Torkhams were normally set into the wall of a house or monastery - hence the stepped construction

62 x 31 x 90 (WxDxH cms)

Craftsmen press coloured sticks of lac against the revolving wooden form

Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jar - Dragon Origin - India Carved teak chariot carving ofThis reproduction Chinese blue & white ginger jar is hand painted by skilled artists using traditional techniques learned from their family passed down through generations. The dragon was used by Chinese emperors to instil their power and strength and is possibly the most famous Chinese symbol. Auspicious with control over water, rain, hurricanes, and floods the dragon grants good luck for those who are worthy enough. Ginger jars are steeped in