Reverse Glass Painting of a Sikh Nobleman – Late 19th Century Material - Terracotta 98 x 3 x 110

98 x 3 x 110 (wxdxh cms)

This antique traditional door from Kerala

Origin: Shanxi

The naturally aged surface

Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and patina consistent with age and use

Reverse Glass Painting of a Sikh Nobleman – Late 19th Century Material - Terracotta 98 x 3 x 110A remarkable reverse glass painting depicting an armoured Sikh nobleman, most likely Maharajah Sher Singh or Rajah Lal Singh, shown brandishing a sword. Executed in gouache and gold on glass, the portrait captures the resolute dignity of the Sikh court during the final decades of the nineteenth century, its brilliance preserved through the luminous medium of glass. This work draws inspiration from celebrated portraits such as Schoeffts oil of