Chintz Painted Window Shutter From Bikaner - 18thC Finish - Green Lacquer 88 x 47 x 50

88 x 47 x 50 (wxdxh cms)

Silver Tribal Earrings

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1797 - 1861 - signed

The front is pear wood and the sides are kiri wood

Even though pottery developed in China 2000 years ago- most experts believe that true porcelain - which also originated in China - did not emerge in the region until the Han Dynasty - 202 BC to 220 AD

Chintz Painted Window Shutter From Bikaner - 18thC Finish - Green Lacquer 88 x 47 x 50This rare antique Indian painted window is a museum worthy example of the pinnacle of Bikaner painting. These beautifully painted 18th century Indian window shutters hail from the area of Bikaner in Northern Rajasthan, India. It is one of a set of three pieces, the other two are currently in our private collection. The central focus is the Mughal tree of life design which is surrounded by flowing floral motifs and birds. The colours used are vivid