Indian Reverse Glass Painting of Queen Charlotte - 18th Century Bucket The wax model melts leaving

The wax model melts leaving an empty clay mould

This one is made from Elm from Shanxi Province and dates from the 19th century

120cm or 150cm

framed by traditional Tibetan scrollwork borders

Plug: 3 pin uk plug included (black)

Indian Reverse Glass Painting of Queen Charlotte - 18th Century Bucket The wax model melts leavingThis provincial Indian reverse glass portrait of Queen Charlotte dates to the 18th century. This painting would have been painted for patriotic British residents of The Deccan or Gujarat areas seeking British products in an exotic land. During the 18th and 19th century, traveling Chinese reverse glass painters were commissioned to create Chinese 'back paintings'. Payment would often be in the form of teas, spices and silks. This portrait is still in