Painted Teak Singhasan From Bikaner - India - 19thC Origin - Sri Lanka Blue & Tangerine Nui Burst

Blue & Tangerine Nui Burst Cushion

this piece makes a dramatic centrepiece—ideal for presenting fruit

Constructed from teak wood and dating to the 19th century

Covered in distressed paint

Painted Teak Singhasan From Bikaner - India - 19thC Origin - Sri Lanka Blue & Tangerine Nui BurstAn exquisitely painted god throne dating from the 19th century, known in Hindi as a 'singhasan' or 'puja mandir'. This style of green and red paintwork is characteristic of traditional artwork from Bikaner, Rajasthan. Bikaner area is famed for its beautifully painted buildings and furniture. Carved from teakwood, the shape and painted designs are classically Mughal. The repeating glass mosaic running along the bottom sparkles as it catches the light.