Painted Indian Mirror From Bikaner - 19thC (94 x 175cm) Origin - New Guinea The white stylised butterfly motif

The white stylised butterfly motif on his red sleeves is the emblem of Soga no Goro Tokimune

5 x 14 (wxdxh cms)

Torkham (or Torgam) cabinets were used to store ritual cakes or torma

Originally fitted across the entrance of havelis

They were always long & narrow in form - a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture

Painted Indian Mirror From Bikaner - 19thC (94 x 175cm) Origin - New Guinea The white stylised butterfly motifThis beautifully painted simple red mirror is made from an old 19th century teak window shutter from the small town of Bikaner in Rajasthan, India. Bikaner is famous for its fine painting of both buildings and boxes. They paint in vibrant red & green tones using vermillion. Architecture from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India. We most commonly purchase old doors, window shutters and