Indian Painted House Shrine From Gujarat - 19thC Door Coffee Tables UK Delivery Charge - except

UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £15

are constructed from paulownia wood (tong mu / 桐木) Paulownia trees were often planted at the birth of a daughter and were considered symbols of prosperity

Used on festive occasions by street musicians -19thC

21 x 6 x 21 (w x d x h cms)

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Indian Painted House Shrine From Gujarat - 19thC Door Coffee Tables UK Delivery Charge - exceptThis painted teak house shrine from Gujarat, India dates to the 19th century. It would have been used to house the favorite family Hindu deity. The pillars are surmounted by carved parrots. It still has the original vermillion paint and later colors. Originally these shrines were set into a wall. From India 62 x 38 x 65 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 40 More delivery options available at checkout