Painted Indian Cabinet From Bikaner - 19thC Small Mirrors Lacquer has a long history

Lacquer has a long history in Chinese furniture and has been used for over 2000 years

Singing bowls can either be rung or rubbed with a mallet

The fittings are made from iron & brass bird escutcheons

An excellent example of an antique folding Tibetan painted choksar dating from the 19th century

The interior consists of one large compartment

Painted Indian Cabinet From Bikaner - 19thC Small Mirrors Lacquer has a long historyThis beautifully painted Indian cabinet from Bikaner is a shrine for the family's favourite gods. The red and green tones are classic colours used in Bikaner, a town in Northern Rajasthan. This cabinet is painted on the front, sides and back with traditional Rajasthani symbols and depicts four of the main Hindu gods in the front panels; Parvati, Ganesh, Hanuman, Krishna (clockwise). The floral painting on the sides and back is a classic Mughal design.