Painted Teak Chest From Nagaur - 19thC Period - Meiji a technique that developed during

a technique that developed during the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) before reaching its finest expression in Jingdezhen during the Ming Dynasty

hand-painted spotting and simplified form favour energy and movement over realism

5 x H52 cm

set into plasterwork

This is a rare example displaying beautiful workmanship

Painted Teak Chest From Nagaur - 19thC Period - Meiji a technique that developed duringThis painted chest is from Nagaur, Northern India. Nagaur is one of the four Rajput schools in the area known as Marwar and is well reputed for its beautiful style of painting. Chests and boxes from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India and were usually made from teak, rosewood, or jackfruit wood. They were used for storing valuables such as textiles, jewelry and cash. The trunk has