Vermillion Painted Mica Indian Peacock Doors - 18thC Blue & White Porcelain Size 150 x 40 x

Size 150 x 40 x 29 (w x d x h cms) (height including feet 48

areca nut and aromatic spices offered as a gesture of hospitality across South Asia — boxes such as this occupied an important place within domestic and courtly life

Its rounded bowl form and sturdy flared base are enhanced with stylised lotus-bud motifs€”symbols of purity and renewal in Chinese art

Mongolian Sideboard with Original Painting 19thC The doors have been modified to make it more practical to use

The front is chip carved in the traditional style

Vermillion Painted Mica Indian Peacock Doors - 18thC Blue & White Porcelain Size 150 x 40 xThis fabulous carved rosewood door is from Udaipur in Rajasthan. The carving shows a strong Mughal influence and the mihrab is carved in the shape of a resplendent peacock tail. This original door dates from the 18th century. The background still has its original vermillion & cinnabar paint and the panels are inset with mica which would have sparkled in candlelight. This piece would be stunning hung on a wall or as a freestanding piece of art although