Painted Almirah Indian Cabinet From Diu - 19th Century Material - Pine 18 x 18 x 36

18 x 18 x 36 (wxdxh cms)

This fabulous candlestick is a museum quality reproduction of the Tibetan style

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A similar larger example can be found in the Metropolitan Museum in New York

Painted Almirah Indian Cabinet From Diu - 19th Century Material - Pine 18 x 18 x 36This solid teakwood 19th century Indian almirah cabinet is an excellent example of the Indo Portuguese blend of styles. Incredibly stylish and timeless, the sunburst panels are typical of the Portuguese style and have been expertly carved. The core Portuguese occupation did not expand beyond Southern India, however, this cabinet comes from Gujarat further north showing how trade and styles transcended regional borders. Diu became a Portuguese colony