Blue Painted Teak Dog Gate From Gujarat - 19th Century Origin - Congo lotus ponds

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It has a large interior compartment with two shelves and two drawers

ritual oil lamp form

Ganga Jumna refers to the confluence of the river Ganges and river Jamuna - this is also symbolised by the two metals used - copper and brass -  from Haryana  -19thC

where functionality and craftsmanship were closely intertwined

Blue Painted Teak Dog Gate From Gujarat - 19th Century Origin - Congo lotus pondsThis striking antique dog gate once stood before a traditional Haveli doorway in Gujarat, India. Serving both a decorative and practical purpose, it kept animals out while enhancing the entrances architectural beauty. Crafted from solid teak and iron, it retains its original blue paint and aged hardware, with a rich patina developed through decades of weathering. The gates elegant proportions and ornate cut out spindles reflect the craftsmanship