Red Lacquer Camphor Wood Chinese Chest - 18thC Dog Gates Bhumisparsha means "Touching the earth"

Bhumisparsha means "Touching the earth" and symbolises Buddha's enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree

The brushed gold lining adds a touch of class to this stunning lampshade

They are mostly teakwood - sometimes carved or with traces of the original paint which gives them so much character

Charpoys were used as beds or daybeds

They were used to carry the officers clothes and personal possessions while on tour

Red Lacquer Camphor Wood Chinese Chest - 18thC Dog Gates Bhumisparsha means "Touching the earth"This incredibly unusual Chinese chest dates from the early 18th century. These chests were used on East Indiaman trading ships plying the routes between China, India & Britain. This style of chest was made in Canton, China for the Anglo Indian market. We've only seen a handful of pieces like this in our 45 years of travelling Asia. They have always been in very poor condition because of their age with badly damaged paint & missing brass corners. The