Old Indian Door With Later Floral Painting Finish - Painted Skilled artisans pressed coloured sticks

Skilled artisans pressed coloured sticks of lac against the revolving wood

topped with a simple square carry handle and a traditional locking mechanism

Il has most of the original painted drawer labels naming the various natural minerals and herbs that were mixed by the practitioner for each patient

Condition: Age-related wear and minor fading consistent with original printed advertising ephemera

Dimensions: W129 x D65 x H51 cm

Old Indian Door With Later Floral Painting Finish - Painted Skilled artisans pressed coloured sticksThis 19th century teak door originated in Gujarat, where framed panel doors were commonly made for domestic and courtyard settings. The surface carries later layers of floral paintwork, with each panel showing a different arrangement of stylised botanical motifs. The geometric borders on the frame provide a clear visual structure around the painted panels. The door can be displayed as a single decorative piece, or as originally intended, as two