Bleached Indian Doors From Bikaner - 19th Century Daybeds giving the cage a light

giving the cage a light visual quality while retaining strength and durability

Date: 19th – Early 20th Century

The gilding is stable

sculptural form and rich historic character make it an appealing addition to a desk

Camphor wood was used as a natural moth repellent to protect clothing

Bleached Indian Doors From Bikaner - 19th Century Daybeds giving the cage a lightThese Indian doors from Bikaner would have once been covered in extravagant painting and after many years in the Thar desert have been sun bleached. Unusual for Indian doors, they are walk through height at 204cm tall. They are constructed from roheda wood which is similar to teak wood and used almost exclusively in Northern Rajasthan. Bikaner in Rajasthan has become world famous for its extravagantly painted and expertly carved buildings, craftwork