Tree Of Life Painted Window Shutter From Bikaner - 18th Century
This pretty shutter is from Bikaner in Rajasthan. Dating from the 18th century is painted in the Jangali Sunthari style.
The main motif is a stylised €œtree of life€� with acanthus leaves that is European in style. Painted in traditional earth pigments of red and ambers on a dark green field..
Bikaner is a city famous for its fine painting of boxes and building interiors. It would have been plastered into the wall as a built-in cupboard for storage of valuables.
Architecture from India is found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that inhabit India.
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This pretty shutter is from Bikaner in Rajasthan. Dating from the 18th century is painted in the Jangali Sunthari style.
The main motif is a stylised €œtree of life€� with acanthus leaves that is European in style. Painted in traditional earth pigments of red and ambers on a dark green field..
Bikaner is a city famous for its fine painting of boxes and building interiors. It would have been plastered into the wall as a built-in cupboard for storage of valuables.
Architecture from India is found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that inhabit India.
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £15
More delivery options available at checkout
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This pretty shutter is from Bikaner in Rajasthan. Dating from the 18th century is painted in the Jangali Sunthari style.
The main motif is a stylised €œtree of life€� with acanthus leaves that is European in style. Painted in traditional earth pigments of red and ambers on a dark green field..
Bikaner is a city famous for its fine painting of boxes and building interiors. It would have been plastered into the wall as a built-in cupboard for storage of valuables.
Architecture from India is found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that inhabit India.
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £15
More delivery options available at checkout
