Dutch Colonial Satin Wood Chest From Ceylon -18thC Period - 19th Century Adorning the bowl are various

Adorning the bowl are various scenes depicting figures fighting

An old woven basket from the tribal area of Nagaland in North East India

benches of this type were indispensable pieces of furniture

Sadly during the cultural revolution some beautiful furniture suffered with peoples faces purposely rubbed out

This is a fantastic quality chinoiserie games box

Dutch Colonial Satin Wood Chest From Ceylon -18thC Period - 19th Century Adorning the bowl are variousThis majestic Indo Dutch chest harks back to the colonial days and the 'Spice Wars'. Originally from colonial Ceylon (modern day Sri Lanka), it dates from the middle of the 18th century. It is beautifully constructed from jackfruit wood with ebony trim and beading. The intricate and flamboyant brass decoration makes this chest incredibly striking. It is an exceptional example of Indo Dutch furniture and would have been owned by a wealthy trader