Vintage Painted Teak Maharaja Panel - Circa 1960 Origin - Persia It is less common to

It is less common to find a solid wooden version as they are usually unfilled or made with reeds

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A few hundred years ago the Dokras of Central and Eastern India travelled south as far as Kerala and north as far as Rajasthan

Originally used for storing tobacco or opium

Chains and locking mechanisms are still part of the door

Vintage Painted Teak Maharaja Panel - Circa 1960 Origin - Persia It is less common toThis striking Indian Maharaja panel has a rich, regal elegance. This panel was original a ceiling panel in an old Rajasthani haveli. It has been beautifully painted with a Mughal prince. His poised stance and the delicate flower he holds evoke a sense of refinement and power, symbolising status, beauty, and the Persianate aesthetics of the Mughal era. Surrounding him is a delicately painted floral border in hues of yellow and red, adding depth and