Painted Indian Door & Frame From Surat, Gujarat - 19th Century Material - Teak Condition: Good antique condition with

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

an item of immense value

Emperor set up his famous imperial kilns

the smell of camphor discouraged moths and other insects making these chests perfect for storage of silks

Features: Beautifully engraved surface with deep natural patination

Painted Indian Door & Frame From Surat, Gujarat - 19th Century Material - Teak Condition: Good antique condition withThis exquisitely carved antique door hails from Surat, Gujarat one of India's oldest port cities and a long standing centre of artisanal craftsmanship. Dating to the 19th century and made from solid teak, the door is richly embellished with deeply carved floral medallions and foliate motifs, each hand finished with care and imbued with symbolic meaning. Traces of original pink, green, and lilac polychrome paint soften the sculptural detail, lending