Painted Bikaner Shrine Shutters - 18thC Chakki Tables 11 x 8 x 29

11 x 8 x 29 (wxdxh cms)

220 x 100 x 77

English cast iron benches were widely exported across the empire and were often carried to India as ballast on returning ships

This lovely low teak chair is from Shekavati region of Rajasthan - 19thC Chip carved in traditional style with a strung seat which has been recently replaced

The design is both sturdy and visually distinctive

Painted Bikaner Shrine Shutters - 18thC Chakki Tables 11 x 8 x 29This pretty shutter is from Bikaner in Rajasthan, a city that is famous for its fine painting of boxes and the interiors of buildings. The central focus is the Mughal tree of life design which is surrounded by flowing floral motifs. A simple latch spans the two shutters and the back is painted a simple red. Architecture from India is found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that inhabit India. Dimensions: 32 x 1. 5 x 39