Puntogf Antiques.

Imagine it’s the end of the nineteenth century, and, with one catalog, you can buy everything from beds and tools to clothing and opium. (Yes, opium.) Not to mention ear trumpets, horse buggies, and Bibles...

This book presents examples of sixty distinctive items that are typical of Chinese culture, offering a glimpse into the people, the history and the society of China. Items covered include bamboo furniture, ivory carving, snuff bottles, musical instruments, mahjong sets and more.

One of the most fascinating substances known to man is explored in this investigation that outlines the history, harvesting, rituals, and effects of opium. This bilingual edition features an array of sophisticated paraphernalia in both English and French text, from beds and head rests to varied objects linked to extraction, preparation, and usage such as needles, lamps, scissors, and measuring instruments, unveiling a wide range of rare artifacts from prestigious private collections unpublished until now...