Old Roheda Window Mirror From Bikaner - 19th Century Material - Jackfruit Wood strap hinges and corner mounts

strap hinges and corner mounts

They were used for storage of wealth vases

This piece is an excellent example of the high quality Tibetan painting techniques and the aforementioned dragon wears a crown of flaming jewels (the cintamani which represent wisdom and grant wishes)

The figure is sculpted from this mixture fashioning all the minute details

This would happily sit on a table or shelf or could also well be mounted on a wall

Old Roheda Window Mirror From Bikaner - 19th Century Material - Jackfruit Wood strap hinges and corner mountsThis grand mirror started life as a window in the Indian city of Bikaner which lies northwest of the state of Rajasthan. Bikaner is famed for its beautifully decorated buildings and furniture. The mirror sits within a simple plain frame topped with a skillfully carved panel. Old pitch is still visible on parts of the frame adding character as well as depth to the carvings. The mirror is supplied with sturdy hangers on the back. From India UK Delivery