Indian Tribal Silver Hanuman Amulet - 19th Century Period - 18th Century The front of the cabinet

The front of the cabinet is decorated with elaborate gilt work

This Burmese lacquer box is typical of the style and has a base orange-red colour and is decorated with finely etched black motifs including a kunan kanbyat pattern

a Courtesan (Yûkun) of the Matsudaya' from the play 'Hitokanade Kodakara Soga

Materials: Cast brass (Dhokra technique)

This old painted Chinese opera chest depicts scenes of the traditional Chinese opera

Indian Tribal Silver Hanuman Amulet - 19th Century Period - 18th Century The front of the cabinetA 19th century Rajasthani tribal silver amulet depicting Hanuman, the Hindu god of wisdom, strength and self discipline. These traditional tribal silver amulets come from Rajasthan and acted as protection charms. They are worn till this day on various parts of the body and sometimes might have been concealed in turbans, hats or clothing. These amulets were made by hammering through a brass cast mold. Although high silver content, these pieces are not