Painted Indian House Shrine Mirror From Kutch - 19thC Nandi Bulls practical use

practical use

This solid teak 19th-century Indian almirah cabinet with glass panel doors and sunburst panels is an excellent example of the Indo-Portuguese blend of styles

protecting the original hinges

A refined bijin-ga sheet from Toyokuni III's celebrated series "The Twelve Months

These amulets would have originated in temples and been worn by pilgrims

Painted Indian House Shrine Mirror From Kutch - 19thC Nandi Bulls practical useThis wonderfully carved Indian house shrine would have been set into a wall and used to house the family's favorite deity in a Hindu household. It dates to the later part of the 19th century, circa 1870. The shrine is framed by a classic architectural motif, the Mughal mihrab arch. The mirrored glass at the back shows all the markings you would expect from a mirror of this age. Wall fixtures can be supplied on request. Please let us know at the time