Indian Door & Frame From Himachal Pradesh - 19th Century Hat between 1838 and 1850

between 1838 and 1850

The warmth of the timber and the depth of its surface patina reflect decades of use and careful maintenance while travelling between postings

Available in two sizes

Materials: Hand-carved stone

this style of box is known as a Malabar box or Nettur Petti and was likely used as a wedding box

Indian Door & Frame From Himachal Pradesh - 19th Century Hat between 1838 and 1850This intricately carved architectural doorway from Himachal Pradesh, Northern India, dates to the 19th century and reflects strong Mughal artistic influence. Handcrafted from dense, aged teak, the twin doors are deeply set within a robust frame, their surfaces adorned with geometric squares and fine metalwork. A frieze of carved floral motifs runs the full border, and a rare figurative panel depicting three figures crowns the lintel. Traditional