Bleached Doors From Bikaner - Early 19th Century Hundi Hanging Lamps and deeply worn interior all

and deeply worn interior all speak to many years of continuous

ritually activated with tika

This rare antique Japanese cabinet with drawers is very unusual and known as a Shomon Dansu

The style originated in Jiangsu in central China and spread northwards

Hand-cast using the ancient lost-wax technique

Bleached Doors From Bikaner - Early 19th Century Hundi Hanging Lamps and deeply worn interior allThese Indian doors from Bikaner would once have been covered in extravagant painting and after many years in the Thar desert have been sun bleached. Unusual for Indian doors, they are walk through height at 188cm tall. The carving on these doors is excellent with beautiful peacock detailing on the arches. Bikaner in Rajasthan has become world famous for its beautifully carved architecture, craftwork, and artwork. These doors are constructed from