Indian Almirah Cabinet From Gujarat - 19thC Ganesh Statues Suparshva (the 7th Tirthankara) with

Suparshva (the 7th Tirthankara) with two Jain priests

jewellery storage

These old iron drums have been recycled and repainted in the typical Rajasthani style with floral patterns

They are fun to collect as they are so diverse

Many armies and traders travelled the silk route in both directions in ancient times

Indian Almirah Cabinet From Gujarat - 19thC Ganesh Statues Suparshva (the 7th Tirthankara) withThis solid teak 19th century Indian almirah cabinet with two glass windows is an excellent example of the Indo Portuguese blend of styles. 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, this cabinet comes from Gujarat further north showing how trade and styles transcended regional borders. As well as