Indian Brass Ink Pot - 19th Century slipper This style of Chinese sideboard

This style of Chinese sideboard is often referred to as an altar cabinet in The West and a lien-erh (two in a row) by Chinese dealers referring to the drawer form

perfect for storage beside a bed or in a living space

unlike their European counterparts which were taken down and smashed when electricity arrived

Dimensions: W106 x D7 x H60 cm

Each suzani is hand stitched and completely unique

Indian Brass Ink Pot - 19th Century slipper This style of Chinese sideboardThis antique Indian brass ink pot is both simple and ornate, it would have been filled with inks made of plant resins with soot or mineral colours for writing. Ink pots just like this one are seen today as decorative antiques in homes and museums a memento of the past. This one has retained its original lid which is less common. Many of our Indian brass collectibles are between 50 & 150 years old; therefore, many have some small marks and dents from