Pink Painted Carved Door From Gujarat - 18th Century Sang De Boeuf Porcelain In North Indian and Rajasthani

In North Indian and Rajasthani architectural art the lotus (padma) is a primary auspicious emblem

Common styles found are Rose Canton

she represents the virtues of success in work and achievements

Behind the doors

Circa  1875

Pink Painted Carved Door From Gujarat - 18th Century Sang De Boeuf Porcelain In North Indian and RajasthaniThis beautifully carved 18th century teak painted door has been salvaged from an old building in Gujarat. The carved design replicates the design of ancient stepwells found throughout northern India. Under the many layers of old paint, you can see some original vermillion paint coming through. This patchwork of colours and textures gives you a real sense of age. These doors would have originally been used as the front door of a merchant's home. They