Vintage Lassi Cup - Nickel Plated Engraved Brass - Early 20th Century Bowls Chinese Lacquer Box Circa 1800

Chinese Lacquer Box Circa 1800 - 1820 made for the export market

A similar original example can be found at the Minneapolis Institute of Art

This flower attracts good luck in the home

most experts believe that true porcelain -which also originated in China - didn't emerge in the region until the Han Dynasty -202 BC to 220 AD

This beautiful vase was made by hand in Jingdezhen and has influences from various styles including Claire de Lune and Song dynasty Longquan wares

Vintage Lassi Cup - Nickel Plated Engraved Brass - Early 20th Century Bowls Chinese Lacquer Box Circa 1800This old Indian lassi cup is from North India is made from nickel plated brass. Each one has its own hand etched Mughal design. They date back to the early 20th century, circa 1920. They make the ideal pencil pot or desk tidy, but also work as a decorative piece. Lassi is a delicious Indian & Pakistani drink made from yogurt. It can be drunk both sweet (meethi lassi) and salty (namkeen lassi) and is most often flavoured with mango or herbs and spices