Bleached Indian Almirah Cabinet From Gujarat - 19th Century Material - Huali its northern cousin

its northern cousin

traditional handmade Korean paper made using the inner bark of the mulberry tree

soft cracking in the black lacquer can be seen across the cabinet indicating significant age

This unusual painted wall temple is from the desert town of Bikaner in Northern Rajasthan

Coffer tables in China had relatively little written about them

Bleached Indian Almirah Cabinet From Gujarat - 19th Century Material - Huali its northern cousinThis solid teak wood 19th century Indian almirah cabinet is an excellent example of the Indo Portuguese blend of styles. Incredibly stylish and timeless, the sunburst panels are typical of the Portuguese style and have been expertly carved. The core Portuguese occupation did not expand beyond Southern India, however, these cabinets can be found in Gujarat further north showing how trade and styles transcended regional borders. Two outward opening