Gangaur Figure From Jodhpur - 19th Century Finish - Burgundy Lacquer Striking with tea lights and

Striking with tea lights and equally decorative unlit

notable smooth wear on right side from historic water or livestock contact

The beautiful carving shows a strong Mughal influence

Our lacquer boxes come from Rajasthan

most likely originating from Gujarat

Gangaur Figure From Jodhpur - 19th Century Finish - Burgundy Lacquer Striking with tea lights andThis expressive 19th century carved teak Gangaur figure comes from Jodhpur and represents a traditional female form associated with the Rajasthani spring festival honouring Gauri, the embodiment of marital devotion and prosperity. Hand carved from a dense block of teak, the figure retains wonderful traces of old pigment and features the distinctive elongated proportions and faceted carving style typical of folk sculptures from the region. She is