Carved Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19thC Period - Taishō "The Sign Painter" Woodblock Print

"The Sign Painter" Woodblock Print from "The Annual Events of the Edo Theatre" by Adachi Ginko Ca 1897

Unframed Japanese Woodblock Print Ca 1848 - 1920 Kunisada III

betelnut cutters to name but a few examples

These beautiful temple jars are hand made and hand painted in small workshops in Jingdezhen which is still the centre for the best quality porcelain

In it's centre is a dragon which represents various phases of the equinox as well as as being a symbol of heaven and the power of spring

Carved Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19thC Period - Taishō "The Sign Painter" Woodblock PrintThis style of Indian dowry chest is known as a Majus. Identifiable from the chip carved geometric designs, horse brackets and splayed legs, this piece is from Saurashtra in Gujarat. The front of this beautiful chest has been chip carved in the traditional style. It has two horse heads adorning each corner and seated figures perched on each front leg. A central door opens to reveal a large interior storage space. Traditionally the brides family had to