Indian Painted House Shrine From Gujarat - 19th Century Serveware Materials: Brass with copper rivet

Materials: Brass with copper rivet detailing

34 x 34 x 37(w x d x h cms)

Carved Horse & Rider with Original Paint and gilded decoration - from Rajasthan - circa 1900

These bins are made from sustainable mango wood and can also be used as planters

ochre and darkened pigment still sit beautifully within the recesses

Indian Painted House Shrine From Gujarat - 19th Century Serveware Materials: Brass with copper rivetThis wonderfully carved shrine would have been set into a wall and used to house the family's favorite deity in a Hindu household. Here a classic Mughal arch is flanked by two wonderfully carved pillars. Decoratively carved supports in the shape of women meet the bottom of the pillars where the shelf is located. Carved female musicians can be seen supporting the top level as well as the bottom shelf. The doors at the rear open outwards. Today, these