Painted Indo-Portugese Reclaimed Door From Diu - 19thC Period - Meiji these cabinets later found their

these cabinets later found their place within the home for the storage of clothing and personal possessions

Originally from the series "Famous Places in Sixty Odd Provinces"

the teak has developed a rich

Dimensions: W39 x D39 x H59 cm

this example moves beyond its original architectural role and becomes a freestanding narrative panel

Painted Indo-Portugese Reclaimed Door From Diu - 19thC Period - Meiji these cabinets later found theirThis lovely limed teak door has been salvaged from an old building in Diu, a coastal town in Gujarat which had a strong Portuguese presence. The Portuguese influence can be seen in the classic sunburst design on the door panels. These doors are saved from buildings in India which have fallen into a state of disrepair and are no longer in a repairable state. As with most Indian doors, they would have originally operated on a pin and post system and not