Indian Reverse Glass Painting of Queen Charlotte - 18th Century Finish - Green Lacquer Each figure is shown in

Each figure is shown in graceful profile

A very rare and beautifully painted Jain book box for storing prayers from India

it depicts two beautifully carved peacocks with additional lotus flowers

mottled red and black finish

making this an attractive piece for collectors of South Asian decorative arts and traditional craft objects

Indian Reverse Glass Painting of Queen Charlotte - 18th Century Finish - Green Lacquer Each figure is shown inThis provincial Indian reverse glass portrait of Queen Charlotte dates to the 18th century. This painting would have been painted for patriotic British residents of The Deccan or Gujarat areas seeking British products in an exotic land. During the 18th and 19th century, traveling Chinese reverse glass painters were commissioned to create Chinese 'back paintings'. Payment would often be in the form of teas, spices and silks. This portrait is still in