Old Painted Indian Doors From Gujarat - 19thC Origin - India every piece is carefully glazed

every piece is carefully glazed and high-fired to produce the brilliant white porcelain body and rich sapphire-blue decoration for which Jingdezhen is renowned

some handles were missing and have been replaced with hand turned ivory substitute handles

The lacquer on the doors has worn away in places revealing an undercoating of burgundy lacquer and in some places

their deep rich reds and blues with repeating floral and geometric patterns have proven a firm favourite in the antique

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Old Painted Indian Doors From Gujarat - 19thC Origin - India every piece is carefully glazedLooking for a dramatic entrance to your room or as a statement piece in your home, a retail space or film set? These antique painted doors and frame from India hark from Kutch in Gujarat and have been reclaimed from an old haveli. The chip carving and top lintel is classic of the style of Gujarat and the door is fitted with brass handles and lock. These doors would have originally been used as the front door of a merchant's home. In the centre of the