Chandras Radha Krishna Shutter From Bikaner - 19th Century Chest with traces of old paint

with traces of old paint

77 x 54 x 29 (wxdxh cms)

It is made in the Tokyo style and the recessed brass panel handles depict the flowers with a waxing crescent moon

framed by a meander (key) border and scrolling florals

Teak Pillars With Stone Base From Gujarat (PAIR) - 19thC

Chandras Radha Krishna Shutter From Bikaner - 19th Century Chest with traces of old paintThis 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