Cast Iron Garden Bench - Ca 1920 Wine Jar Once finished in dark lacquer

Once finished in dark lacquer

There is a general belief that the genre of painting on the back of glass sheets was an inspired and practical Chinese response to a frustrating circumstance

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The Vase of Great Treasures

Betel boxes were used for holding betel leaves and other ingredients associated with the consumption of betelnut

Cast Iron Garden Bench - Ca 1920 Wine Jar Once finished in dark lacquerOf unrivalled strength and stoutness, this cast iron and wooden bench is an Early 20th century Indian copy of an English style bench from the 19th Century. The dense cast iron ends would have been used as ballast on returning trade ships. It is the perfect counterpoint or companion to modern garden furniture. Already showing hallmarks of a lifetime of utility, this hefty bench promises to continue doing so for many years to come. From India 230 x 65 x