Porcelain Song Dynasty Style Plates A fitted candle box inside

A fitted candle box inside could double as a trinket box and a sturdy chain prevents the lid from falling open

Instead of beautiful sensory objects

This antique Indian grain measure dates to the 19th century and is over 100 years old

this piece would have originally been top opening via two hatches

each with an internal shelf

Porcelain Song Dynasty Style Plates A fitted candle box insideThis beautiful vase is in the style of the Ding ware of the Song Dynasty (960 to 1279 AD). Dingware was made in Hebei province and at the time was considered to be some of the finest porcelain produced in China These reproduction porcelain vases are made by hand in Jingdezhen. The form imitates examples found in museums and this is a great decorative vase. The handles have incorporated two stylised goat heads with long elegant necks. The body of the