Teak Apothecary Chest From Kerala - 19thC Statues These beautifully painted 18th century

These beautifully painted 18th century Indian window shutters hail from the town of Bikaner in Northern Rajasthan

with thin bush like branches

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this cabinet stands as a refined example of northern Chinese lacquer furniture rooted in literati culture

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Teak Apothecary Chest From Kerala - 19thC Statues These beautifully painted 18th centuryThis piece would have been used to store herbs and other items used as medicinal remedies. Also known as Apothecary cabinets they come with many small individual compartments. This one has a larger area at the top ideal for displaying ornaments and trinkets. This particular cabinet comes with 44 drawers and would originally have been painted. Traces of the original paintwork still survives and it has a sturdy back previously repaired with a metal