Old Kerala Door With Ornate Iron Lock - 19thC Rustic Elegance 7 (w x d x

7 (w x d x h cms)

while the original brass escutcheon and fittings further enhance its authenticity and character

It has four drawers and would be perfect in a hallway given its shallow depth

The friction softens the lac which coats the surface of the wood

92 x 39 x 83 (wxdxh cms)

Old Kerala Door With Ornate Iron Lock - 19thC Rustic Elegance 7 (w x d xThis antique traditional door dates to the 19th century and is from Kerala in South India is defined by its dramatic iron lock. These locks adorn the doors of historical Ettukettu and Nalukettu architecture. The lock has become a "style statement" for modern houses in Kerala and other parts of India where it's known by its traditional name manichitrathazhu. The shape of the lock is that of a trident or trisul, one of the symbols of Lord Shiva. The