Framed Rajasthani Portrait of an Elephant - 19th Century slipper The aqua green/blue paint on

The aqua green/blue paint on this piece helps fit this piece into a bathroom as a hangar

sweets called laddu balls and possibly a rosary

making this both a functional and highly decorative piece of Chinese furniture

From Kerala

The open latticework would have allowed air circulation to keep stored goods fresh

Framed Rajasthani Portrait of an Elephant - 19th Century slipper The aqua green/blue paint onThis charming framed Indian drawing is in the Rajasthani style and depicts an elephant facing left. The drawing is in ink with shading. Arabic script is visible at the top of the page and there are some visible historic fold marks. Compare with a similar example which sold at Christies USA 'Indian Art Auction,' October 2016. Lot 86 for $1,000. Similar examples can also be found in the Metropolitan Museum in New York & The Victoria & Albert Museum in