South China Sea Brown Storage Jar With Handles Ripple Molded such patu onewa were wielded

such patu onewa were wielded in both ceremonial contexts and close-quarters combat

naturalistic ornamentation

underlining this cabinet’s strong stylistic provenance

the piece epitomises the sophisticated display furniture so sought after in grand 19th-century interiors

Decorative crossbanding and boxwood stringing highlight the table’s circumference

South China Sea Brown Storage Jar With Handles Ripple Molded such patu onewa were wielded17th Century Brown Glazed South China Seas Storage Jar South China Sea Circa 1700 Diameter: 35 cms (14 ins) Height: 48 cms (19 ins) The upper surface slightly faceted and lower with lines around the circumference of the jar, glazed with a lustrous brown. The Jar neck with two opposing decorative handles.