English Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Papiermache Plate - Late 18thC Jewellery These altar tables are often

These altar tables are often referred to as 'offering tables

Dimensions: W28 x D17

This silver plated Buddha statue shows him in the meditation pose

V1 Off White paint finish

English Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Papiermache Plate - Late 18thC Jewellery These altar tables are oftenChinoiserie was all the rage in the early 19th century. Gilt black lacquer Chinese exportware was made for wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty. Some artists began to copy this style and bring production to England. Some plates such as this one were produced in London and whilst intricate and detailed work, it was never quite as good as the original work done in China and showed western influences. This papier mch