Indian Almirah Cabinet From Gujarat - 19th Century Finish - Grey Lacquer This is depicted in Chinese

This is depicted in Chinese philosophy as the Yin & Yang

The clay mould is then broken off exposing the cast bronze figure

This decorative Central Tibet monastic chest dates to the 18th century and is published in the book Tibetan Furniture: Identifying

showing mastery over the past

this is long since worn away and been replaced with layers of ghee and yak butter soot

Indian Almirah Cabinet From Gujarat - 19th Century Finish - Grey Lacquer This is depicted in ChineseThis antique 19th century Indian almirah cabinet with glazed panel doors and sunburst motifs is an excellent example of the Indo Portuguese blend of styles and is constructed from solid teak wood. Incredibly stylish and timeless, the sunburst panels are typical of the Portuguese style and have been expertly carved. The core Portuguese occupation did not expand beyond Southern India, however, these cabinets can be found in Gujarat further north showing