Carved Sun Bleached Window Shutters From Punjab - 18thC Bangles A very nice quality reproduction

A very nice quality reproduction piece

speaks to years of use and handling

these sweet molds were made for a practical purpose

the door is richly embellished with deeply carved floral medallions and foliate motifs

5 x 24 (wxdxh cms)

Carved Sun Bleached Window Shutters From Punjab - 18thC Bangles A very nice quality reproductionThese exquisite Indian shutters came from an old sunbleached window frame from Punjab in Northern India. In order for rosewood to bleach like this, it takes considerable time, making this window 18th century or earlier. It has been ornately carved in the traditional Mughal style and has aged beautifully. They are bound with iron and a stylised lotus star design can be seen across the shutters. Supplied with sturdy hangers on the back. Although this