Painted Bikaner Shrine Shutters - 18thC Green Porcelain Note: See page 106

Note: See page 106

It still has some of its original vermilion paint

Chinese traditional medicine was stored in this fabulous antique apothecary chest

86 x 43 x 76 (wxdxh cms)

Carved Teak Horse Corbel From Gujarat - 19th Century with original paint

Painted Bikaner Shrine Shutters - 18thC Green Porcelain Note: See page 106This pretty shutter is from Bikaner in Rajasthan, a city that is famous for its fine painting of boxes and the interiors of buildings. The central focus is the Mughal tree of life design which is surrounded by flowing floral motifs. A simple latch spans the two shutters and the back is painted a simple red. Architecture from India is found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that inhabit India. Dimensions: 32 x 1. 5 x 39