Teak Window Shutters From Haryana - 18th Century Origin - Congo Inside the howdah is the

Inside the howdah is the goddess Danteshwarim whilst the elephant is controlled by a mahout (elephant keeper)

50 x 50 x 11 (wxdxh cms)

not Edo (modern-day Tokyo)

Here a dragon can be seen amongst clouds

This striking red lacquer altar table is from Zhejiang province in South China and dates to the very end of the 19th century

Teak Window Shutters From Haryana - 18th Century Origin - Congo Inside the howdah is theRich in character and history, this remarkable 18th century window shutter originates from Haryana in northern India. Salvaged from a building that had fallen into disrepair, it bears the marks of centuries of use, preserving the authentic patina and weathered surfaces that only time can create. Traces of its original painted finish remain visible, adding depth, texture, and a sense of the shutter's long architectural life. Once serving both practical