Painted Indian Door From Kutch - 19th Century Material - Marble This excellent antique Chinese pith

This excellent antique Chinese pith painting is painted on pith paper and dates from the 19th century

bringing a sense of history and understated character into both contemporary and traditional interiors

A larger example from Channapatna

its scalloped form carved with expressive curves and decorative flourishes

Ganesh was the wise Hindu elephant god often found at entrances to homes

Painted Indian Door From Kutch - 19th Century Material - Marble This excellent antique Chinese pithThese impressive 19th century haveli doors originate from the Rann of Kutch region in Gujarat, India, an area renowned for its distinctive architectural traditions and masterful wood craftsmanship. Constructed from solid teak, the doors feature a striking grid of hand carved square panels, each centred with a prominent raised boss, creating a bold geometric design that would have made a powerful statement at the entrance of a traditional home. Layers