Dutch Colonial Chest on Stand From Ceylon -18th Century Green Porcelain Chinese Ancestor Watercolour Painting on

Chinese Ancestor Watercolour Painting on Paper - Framed - 19thC

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This style of rug gets it's name from the Mehraban district in northern Persia where it's created

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Dutch Colonial Chest on Stand From Ceylon -18th Century Green Porcelain Chinese Ancestor Watercolour Painting onThis 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