Painted Indian Window Shutter From Rajasthan- 19thC Trays the silversmith heated and annealed

the silversmith heated and annealed a sheet of silver before stamping it over a carved brass die (happ) to raise the figures and the Tree of Life

pair of fitted drawers

Panjurli is the divine spirit of a male wild boar worshipped as a part of Bhuta Kola

It is becoming increasingly difficult to find original pieces such as these

Painted Indian Window Shutter From Rajasthan- 19thC Trays the silversmith heated and annealedThis pretty shutter is from Rajasthan and dates to the 19th century. Rajasthan was the center of several great schools of painting during the Mughal era. This antique shutter is painted with Mughal figures one carrying a musical instrument. They both have peacocks at their feet and floral Mughal arches above them. Architecture from India is found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that inhabit India. Wall hangers have