Polychrome Indian Chair From Bikaner - 19th Century Material - Cryptomeria See photos

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giving every cabinet its own unique patina

93 x 10 x 179 (wxdxh cms)

The doors themselves feature six panels showcasing intricate and deep floral carvings and sunburst designs

Polychrome Indian Chair From Bikaner - 19th Century Material - Cryptomeria See photosThis rare 19th century Indian polychrome chair is from Bikaner in Rajasthan. It shows the blending of cultures with Bikaneri painting and European regency forms. Chairs like these have always been rare to find in India and are unseen now. They would have been made for a Maharajah or another member of the royal family. The chair tells a story and would have originally had a woven cane seat caning holes can be found on the underside of the seat.