Painted Teak Votive Panel From Andra Pradesh - Ca 1910 Clothing 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

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This 19th century sideboard comes from Tianjin

Painted Teak Votive Panel From Andra Pradesh - Ca 1910 Clothing The first Opium war wasThis particularly excellent antique Indian votive panel has been painted in vibrant tones, the style, imitating local architecture. The windows would often house small god figures and would be hung on a wall. You often find these pieces stained with tika as they were used daily for puja (Hindu daily prayers). These collectible panels look best hung on a wall as a group and this particular panel would be a real centerpiece for a collection. Supplied