Tobacco Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - New Guinea Chinese Porcelain is steeped in

Chinese Porcelain is steeped in centuries of Chinese culture and history

It would have been one of four corner brackets

It features a striking lattice design on the upper half and a exquisitely patinaed and intricately grained lower portion

50 x 41 x 84 (wxdxh cms)

101 x 49 x 178 (wxdxh cms)

Tobacco Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - New Guinea Chinese Porcelain is steeped inThis style of pot was used for tobacco and opium and is a real collector's piece. These pots were well cared for and in constant use. This piece dates to the 19th century and has been beautifully constructed using teakwood which has developed a great patina with age. The stopper has been replaced some time in its life. These pots are becoming increasingly hard to find. Similar examples can also be found in 'Arts & Crafts of Rajasthan' by A Nath & F