Painted Radha Krishna Shutter From Bikaner - 19th Century Material - Red Coral none more so than the

none more so than the Bhuta traditions on the Malabar Coast

signs of wear—including losses and surface patina—only add to its character and storytelling appeal

conservatory or summer house

There is writing on the side

Painted Radha Krishna Shutter From Bikaner - 19th Century Material - Red Coral none more so than theThis beautiful painted Indian shutter depicts Krishna & Radha. This style of painting is distinctly from Bikaner in Rajasthan and is only found there. It dates to the 19th century and depicts Radha & Krishna, a metaphor for eternal and sublime romantic love. What is particularly interesting is the presence of glass hanging handi lanterns above their heads. These lights were imported from Belgium in the 19th century. The Krishna & Radha story is deeply