Painted Indian Window Shutter From Bikaner - 18thC Bucket Black Lacquered Elm Cabinet dramatic

Black Lacquered Elm Cabinet dramatic original painting of flowers and a phoenix from Shanxi Province - 19thC

12 x 8 x 32 (wxdxh cms)

The bronze’s high copper content

The restrained geometric framing and softly weathered surface highlight the natural warmth and texture of the sandstone

Painted Indian Window Shutter From Bikaner - 18thC Bucket Black Lacquered Elm Cabinet dramaticA museum quality example of the pinnacle of Indian Bikaner painting. These beautifully painted 18th century Indian window shutters hail from the town of Bikaner in Northern Rajasthan, India. Painted using natural mineral colours these window shutters would have been used internally in a majestic Indian haveli (merchants house). The style of painting is incredibly detailed and is in the Mughal style depicting flowers. As is common on these pieces, the