Polychrome Indian Chair From Bikaner - 19th Century Material - Cryptomeria 61 x 28 x 76

61 x 28 x 76 (wxdxh cms)

Two beautifully carved elephants sit atop the lintel

Their simple rounded forms and engraved decoration reflect the enduring beauty of Indian utilitarian craftsmanship

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It was later widely used in the art deco period

Polychrome Indian Chair From Bikaner - 19th Century Material - Cryptomeria 61 x 28 x 76This rare 19th century Indian polychrome chair is from Bikaner in Rajasthan. It shows the blending of cultures with Bikaneri painting and European regency forms. Chairs like these have always been rare to find in India and are unseen now. They would have been made for a Maharajah or another member of the royal family. The chair tells a story and would have originally had a woven cane seat caning holes can be found on the underside of the seat.