Chintz Painted Window Shutter From Bikaner - 18thC Finish - Brown Lacquer where regional pieces are noted

where regional pieces are noted for their sculptural aprons

This example has been carefully repurposed

Varada mudra is a sign of compassion & charity and represents the five perfections

the God of Auspicious Beginnings

This style of Japanese tansu is from the Kanto region and may well be from the city of Edo

Chintz Painted Window Shutter From Bikaner - 18thC Finish - Brown Lacquer where regional pieces are notedThis rare antique Indian painted window is a museum worthy example of the pinnacle of Bikaner painting. These beautifully painted 18th century Indian window shutters hail from the area of Bikaner in Northern Rajasthan, India. It is one of a set of three pieces, the other two are currently in our private collection. The central focus is the Mughal tree of life design which is surrounded by flowing floral motifs and birds. The colours used are vivid