Qajar Style Polychrome Doors From Bikaner - Late 18th Century Scarves and cultivated virtue central to

and cultivated virtue central to Qing dynasty domestic culture

And Age-Related Marks

extremely durable and environmentally friendly and would fit in perfectly in a bathroom

These boxes are locally called peti (casket) and were originally used to store the trousseau (bridal clothes)

The lower pierced panel adds further interest and reflects the craftsmanship of the original piece

Qajar Style Polychrome Doors From Bikaner - Late 18th Century Scarves and cultivated virtue central toThese exceptional painted doors from Bikaner, Rajasthan date from the late 18th to early 19th century and are decorated with marigolds, roses and leafy branches arranged around a stylised tree of life design. The deep black ground, warm terracotta flowers, gilt toned scrollwork and lacquer like surface show an unmistakable Qajar influence, reflecting the long artistic exchange between Rajasthan, the Mughal courts and the wider Persianate world.