Carved Granite Nandi Bull From South India - 18th Century or Earlier Origin - Japan These beautifully crafted bowls are

These beautifully crafted bowls are great for serving canapes or as a sweets dish

There is a date of 1710 inside one of the drawers

This gilt black lacquer Chinese table cabinet was made for the Chinese export market was made for wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty

Two pairs of old Japanese bamboo shoji screens

Carved Granite Nandi Bull From South India - 18th Century or Earlier Origin - Japan These beautifully crafted bowls areThis beautifully carved Granite Nandi bull from South India is at least 300 years old dating to the 18th century or earlier. Carved from one piece of Granite there is considerable erosion and wear. The Nandi bull is a symbol of Lord Shiva. The Nandi is usually depicted crouching, often housed in a small pavilion at the entrance of every Shiva temple. There is some old damage to one side of the face. A similar example can be found in the British Museum