Bleached Doors From Bikaner - Early 19th Century Hundi Hanging Lamps This rare antique Japanese cabinet

This rare antique Japanese cabinet with drawers is very unusual and known as a Shomon Dansu

Hand-cast using the ancient lost-wax technique

The richly layered red and black lacquer is intricately decorated with hand-painted gilt panels depicting scenes of courtly life

ritually activated with tika

Bleached Doors From Bikaner - Early 19th Century Hundi Hanging Lamps This rare antique Japanese cabinetThese Indian doors from Bikaner would once have been covered in extravagant painting and after many years in the Thar desert have been sun bleached. Unusual for Indian doors, they are walk through height at 188cm tall. The carving on these doors is excellent with beautiful peacock detailing on the arches. Bikaner in Rajasthan has become world famous for its beautifully carved architecture, craftwork, and artwork. These doors are constructed from