Painted Radha Krishna Shutter From Bikaner - 19th Century Period - Early 20th Century 162 x 50 x 85

162 x 50 x 85 (wxdxh cms)

This served a double purpose as the chests became seats for the cannoneers

this painted sideboard would have been used to store bedding and clothes

Suitable for internal or external use

41 x 20 x 80 (wxdxh cms)

Painted Radha Krishna Shutter From Bikaner - 19th Century Period - Early 20th Century 162 x 50 x 85This beautiful painted Indian shutter depicts Krishna & Radha. The shutter dates to the 19th century and is in excellent condition. The eternal and sublime love of Krishna & Radha is a deeply popular story often found in Bikaner paintings. Often called 'Radha Krishna', it is a romantic tale depicting the beauty of romantic and physical love. Radha was already married and they engaged in a passionate intermarital affair transcending traditional mortal