Painted Teak House Shrine From Patan - Early 19th Century Origin - Thailand The first Opium war was

The first Opium war was triggered by the Qing dynasty's campaign against the British merchants who sold opium to Chinese merchants

Material: Solid silver

with some signs of wear

Quite intricate designs can be created by the craftsman using different techniques

56 x 56 x 45

Painted Teak House Shrine From Patan - Early 19th Century Origin - Thailand The first Opium war wasThis wonderfully carved Indian shrine is from Patan, Gujarat and would have been set into a wall and used to house the family's favorite deity in a Hindu or Jain household. Dating from the early 19th century, the central jali doors can be opened or closed. The traditional Mughal mihrab arch is flanked by two pillars surmounted by parrots. This house temple still has many layers of its original and earlier paint. Today, these are often used as