Painted Indian Cabinet From Bikaner - 19thC Small Mirrors and the iron carrying handles

and the iron carrying handles allowed them to be moved to outbuildings when not in seasonal use

21 x 21 x 44(w x d x h cms)

The fittings are made from iron & brass bird escutcheons

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

or even as bases for glass tops

Painted Indian Cabinet From Bikaner - 19thC Small Mirrors and the iron carrying handlesThis 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.