Indian Red Painted Leopard Door Panel Period - 19th Century Chip carved Teak Harpa Box

Chip carved Teak Harpa Box From Banswara - Rajasthan - Ca 100  years old

It is good to give old people chrysanthemum flowers because they symbolize a strong life

The technique of lacquering is a skilled process carried out on a hand-powered lathe

5 x40 cms (w x d x h)

Indian Red Painted Leopard Door Panel Period - 19th Century Chip carved Teak Harpa BoxThis tall Indian leopard panel is bold, & playful. Painted on old timber, the leopard stretches the full height of the panel, its elongated body and spotted coat creating an immediate sense of drama. A wide, comical smile softens the composition, giving the piece a mischievous, characterful presence rather than a fierce one. Rich yellow and ochre tones sit confidently against a worn red ground, forming a palette that feels vibrant, warm, and