Chinese Flower Stand from Jiangsu - Early 20thC Calligraphy Brushes During his reign

During his reign

Dokra metal casting is one of the oldest traditional techniques of metal casting in India that uses the lost wax casting method

Nandi—the sacred bull and devoted mount of Lord Shiva—is one of the most widely revered symbols in Hindu culture

The base is chased with a double Dorje thunderbolt

known in Hindi as chakki or chukki

Chinese Flower Stand from Jiangsu - Early 20thC Calligraphy Brushes During his reignThis Chinese flower stand dates from the early 20th century and has a concealed drawer. Made from red elm (zelkova) and known in China as 'jumu' or 'southern elm.' Red elm as the name suggests has a more red tone and has a more aesthetically pleasant grain. It was considered in China to be superior to its northern elm relative. Red elm is the typical wood used in pieces from Jiangsu province. This style of table is also known as a tea table and often