Indian Painted House Shrine From Gujarat - 19th Century Serveware it bears diagonal ribbing and

it bears diagonal ribbing and patterned bands

17 x 17 x 13

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

single-compartment interior with chain support

Features: Hand-painted gilt figural scenes

Indian Painted House Shrine From Gujarat - 19th Century Serveware it bears diagonal ribbing andThis 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