Blue & White Porcelain Yuhuchunping Vase - Phoenix Design Lamp Niches Origin: Andhra Pradesh

Origin: Andhra Pradesh

Standing in a serene posture with hands held in prayer (añjali mudrā)

Beautiful 18th Century Water Colour of a Mughal Court Scene - in Gilt Frame

paanwalas are also known as panwaris or panwadis

Traditionally the bride‚¬„¢s family had to offer gifts known as Dowry - to the bridegroom‚¬„¢s family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter

Blue & White Porcelain Yuhuchunping Vase - Phoenix Design Lamp Niches Origin: Andhra PradeshThis vase is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way. It is then decorated by hand before firing. The name "Yuhuchunping" means literally "Pear shaped Vase" and is a style originating in the Tang dynasty (608 917) for use as a wine vessel. Later the shape was refined and became a classic vase style also known as a "Trumpet Mouth Vase." The rim is slightly flared with a straight neck that broadens at the ends and a bottom heavy body.