Painted Indian Mirror From Bikaner - 19thC (94 x 175cm) Origin - New Guinea Carved Horse & Rider with

Carved Horse & Rider with Original Paint and gilded decoration - from Rajasthan - circa 1900

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The white stylised butterfly motif on his red sleeves is the emblem of Soga no Goro Tokimune

and patination consistent with original use

A fine Japanese Ryobirake Kasane Dansu from the Meiji period (1868–1912)

Painted Indian Mirror From Bikaner - 19thC (94 x 175cm) Origin - New Guinea Carved Horse & Rider withThis beautifully painted simple red mirror is made from an old 19th century teak window shutter from the small town of Bikaner in Rajasthan, India. Bikaner is famous for its fine painting of both buildings and boxes. They paint in vibrant red & green tones using vermillion. Architecture from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India. We most commonly purchase old doors, window shutters and