Painted Almirah Indian Cabinet From Diu - 19th Century Jewellery Boxes Medium - D26 x H35

Medium - D26 x H35 cm

Condition: Beautifully aged patina with historic paint loss consistent with age

This Noodle Cabinet has been made from Old Pine in Traditional Style

such boxes were crafted to store a bride's dowry

A similar example was exhibited Los Angeles County Museum of Art (2014 - 2015)

Painted Almirah Indian Cabinet From Diu - 19th Century Jewellery Boxes Medium - D26 x H35This 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