Indian Painted House Shrine From Kutch - 18th Century Opera Chests Brass Dhokra Work Turtle From

Brass Dhokra Work Turtle From Orissa

Large: W30 x D30 x H33 cm

This particular measure has the original iron metalwork and binding as well as a beautiful patina

Dimensions: W190 × D107 × H54 cm

this chest is particularly special

Indian Painted House Shrine From Kutch - 18th Century Opera Chests Brass Dhokra Work Turtle FromThis wonderfully carved shrine would have been set into a wall and used to house the family's favorite deity in a Hindu household. At two hundred years old it's in remarkably good condition and has some visible repairs on the reverse. In the past we've used these as extremely decorative wall mounted shelves. Two carved parrots on pillars flank a classic Mughal arch. Various layers of paint are visible showing this piece has had a long and colorful