English Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Papiermache Plate - Late 18thC Jewellery namely shades of pink and

namely shades of pink and carmine - introduced by European Jesuits who worked in the palace

This old stone window was hand carved in the Pujab by skilled craftsmen

These cabinets were used for storage & also as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship

This silver plated Buddha statue shows him in the meditation pose

These altar tables are often referred to as 'offering tables

English Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Papiermache Plate - Late 18thC Jewellery namely shades of pink andChinoiserie was all the rage in the early 19th century. Gilt black lacquer Chinese exportware was made for wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty. Some artists began to copy this style and bring production to England. Some plates such as this one were produced in London and whilst intricate and detailed work, it was never quite as good as the original work done in China and showed western influences. This papier mch