Indian Painted House Shrine From Gujarat - 19th Century Iron Bound Chests and comes fitted with discreet

and comes fitted with discreet wall hangers€”ideal for mounting above a fireplace or as a dramatic focal point in any room

The main feature is a single four claw dragon holding wish granting cintamani jewels which represent wisdom

These elegant carved teak pillars with beautifully carved capitals come from Gujarat in Northern India

This one is made from Teak & Iron and has a patchy light blue paint coating

many of these paintings have not survived

Indian Painted House Shrine From Gujarat - 19th Century Iron Bound Chests and comes fitted with discreetThis wonderfully carved shrine would have been set into a wall and used to house the family's favorite deity in a Hindu household. Here a classic Mughal arch is flanked by two wonderfully carved pillars. Decoratively carved supports in the shape of women meet the bottom of the pillars where the shelf is located. Carved female musicians can be seen supporting the top level as well as the bottom shelf. The doors at the rear open outwards. Today, these