Painted Teak House Shrine From Gujarat - 18th Century Console Tables It comes complete with its

It comes complete with its original bone/ivory contents and has some minor restoration to the lacquer

according to the French social commentator Amiot

This characterful carved teak Nandi bull from Rajasthan dates to the early 20th century

The antique wood this piece is constructed from has detailed carvings of parrots and flowers first created in the 19th century

E'en when day has dawned

Painted Teak House Shrine From Gujarat - 18th Century Console Tables It comes complete with itsThis wonderfully carved Indian shrine would have been set into a wall and used to house the family's favorite deity in a Hindu Gujarati household. Dating from the 18th century, the central doors open to reveal a practical shelf. The traditional Mughal mirhab arch is flanked by two pillars surmounted by parrots. This house temple still has many layers of its original and earlier paint. Today, these are often used as decorative shelves or places to