Painted Teak House Shrine From Gujarat - 18th Century Console Tables with repeating zigzag and rope-twist

with repeating zigzag and rope-twist patterns that create depth and rhythm across the surface

The antique wood this piece is constructed from has detailed carvings of parrots and flowers first created in the 19th century

This characterful carved teak Nandi bull from Rajasthan dates to the early 20th century

giving the sideboard a grounded yet elegant presence

It has had some repairs over the years and some historic scratches can be seen on the front face

Painted Teak House Shrine From Gujarat - 18th Century Console Tables with repeating zigzag and rope-twistThis wonderfully carved Indian shrine would have been set into a wall and used to house the family's favorite deity in a Hindu Gujarati household. Dating from the 18th century, the central doors open to reveal a practical shelf. The traditional Mughal mirhab arch is flanked by two pillars surmounted by parrots. This house temple still has many layers of its original and earlier paint. Today, these are often used as decorative shelves or places to